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Welcome to the first day of spring on March 20
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The March equinox signaling the start of spring happens at the same moment across the world, but this year it falls on March 20 at 5:45 p.m.
The March vernal equinox occurs when the Sun crosses the celestial equator on its way north along the ecliptic, marking the start of the season.
The Farmer’s Almanac forecast the April and May will be warmer and more rainy than normal on average for Texas and Oklahoma.
Fun facts:
•According to superstition, today is the only day you can stand a raw egg on its end.
•Ancient Egyptians built the Great Sphinx to point directly East toward the sunrise on the vernal equinox. Stonehenge and Chichen Itza in Central America, also alight with the sun’s movement.
•Stonehenge in England also marks the position of the rising sun on the vernal equinox.
•In Central America, the ancient Mayans built Chichén Itza to align with the sun’s movement on the equinox. While the sum moves across the sky, the pyramid’s shadows look like giant serpant slowly moving down the stairway.
•To many cultures around the world, the vernal equinox signals the time to start planting crops.
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It’s here the 2024 Montague County Guide
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Inside your weekend Bowie News find the award-winning visitor’s and newcomer’s guide. There are unique features about this area along with all the resources you may need to set up housekeeping or explore something new.
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Summer Olympics this week’s summer reading theme
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Bowie Public Library’s Summer Reading program continues on July 16 with the Olympics.
It will be all about the upcoming Summer Olympics with outdoor games at the soccer field. Summer reading wraps up with the popular Creature Teacher on July 23 who brings lots of animals to the kids to see up close.
Any questions about summer reading can be directed to the library staff by calling 872-2681 or follow their Facebook page.
Summer reading is open to children ages 0-12. Keep a summer reading log and earn a book.
Top photo – This past Tuesday, the library staff visits with Smokey the Bear and a member of the Forest Service at summer reading. (Photo by Barbara Green)
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Space adventures coming to Nocona Library
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Nocona Library’s Summer Reading program continues at 10 a.m. on July 17 at the Justin Building at 100 Clay Street.
The program will be space adventures and include a demonstration of a drone. Make plans to attend.
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