Near the fall equinox, Washington’s sunrises are perfectly aligned with its monuments

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Twice a year, during the week of the spring and fall equinox, sunrise aligns with the east-to-west arrangement of the Mall. Often, cloud cover or fog spoil sunrise during this time of year. But, conversely, when the weather is too clear, the sun’s brightness floods the landscape with blinding light, which is challenging to photograph.

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