<ul><li>On the day of an equinox, the tip of an upright stick’s shadow follows a straight path from west to east.</li><li>Equinox shadows exhibit this unique behavior due to the alignment of the sun and Earth.</li><li>This phenomenon allows for the creation of simple sundials by tracking the sun's shadow.</li><li>Gnomons, or shadow poles or sticks, play a key role in observing this straight shadow path.</li><li>Unlike at the poles, equinox shadows follow this straight trajectory worldwide on the equinox day.</li><li>You can witness this phenomenon on March 20, 2025, during the equinox.</li><li>Individuals can use various objects like flagpoles or makeshift gnomons to track equinox shadows.</li><li>During the solstices, shadow paths curve, forming hyperbolas, in contrast to the straight equinox path.</li><li>Differences in shadow paths exist between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and at the equator during the equinox.</li><li>Equinox shadows present an intriguing opportunity to observe the sun's movement and the Earth's alignment on a specific day.</li></ul>

Look for equinox shadows in a direct line from west to east

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