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What the equinox 'henge' effect tells us about U.S. cities

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The fall equinox, which arrives Tuesday in the U.S., brings shorter days, and chances to witness alignment between Earth and the sun.

It's a modern version of ancient observances of a celestial shift.

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  • Reported by NPR Top and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:50:13 UTC.

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