March 19, 2024 is the first day of Spring. This is also called the Spring Equinox.
What Is the Spring Equinox?
In the Northern Hemisphere, the spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere (also called the March equinox or vernal equinox across the globe) occurs when the Sun crosses the celestial equator going south to north. It’s called the “celestial” equator because it’s an imaginary line in the sky above the Earth’s equator. Imagine standing on the equator; the Sun would pass directly overhead on its way north.
On the March equinox, the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere receive roughly equal amounts of sunlight; neither hemisphere is tilted more toward or away from the Sun than the other.
While the official start time of Spring 2024 is set for 11:06 pm, we will meet at 7:15 pm. This is because
A. the sunset is set for 7:31 pm (hopefully we can get some great pictures as the sun sets) and
B. they won't allow us on the lake at 11 pm
*You are responsible for making sure you have the proper boat permit to be on the lake. You can order online here: Boat Permit That link also has in person locations to get your permit if you prefer to do it that way.
* Beginning Monday, March 4 the 87th Street entrance to Shawnee Mission Park will be closed. You will need to use either Ogg Road or Renner Road to enter SMP. Please plan accordingly.
* You must be at the posted coords at the designated times in order to log an attended. No shore line logs will be allowed.