At autumn equinox around 4:44 PM local sunset, a shadow bisects the Long Man of Wilmington perfectly in half. The shadow is cast from a man-made ridge pathway called the 'Giant's Causeway' above the figure, merging into one straight line that arcs across his body and both staffs. The figure appears balanced between light and shadow, summer and winter, life and death. On spring equinox, the same bisection occurs about an hour earlier. The timing coincides precisely with the Chichen Itza serpent shadow on the same day. This effect requires ideal weather conditions and has been witnessed by groups including the Ley Hunters. 120:18-145:00
Long Man equinox bisection: shadow perfectly divides figure at 4:44 PM
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Key facts
- At autumn equinox local sunset around 4:44 PM, a shadow bisects the Long Man perfectly in half
- The shadow is cast from the 'Giant's Causeway' - a man-made pathway along the ridge above the figure
- Three separate shadows merge into one straight line that arcs across the figure's body and staffs
- This happens at local sunset (when the sun leaves the immediate area) not at the horizon
- The figure appears balanced between light and shadow, summer and winter, life and death
- At spring equinox, the same bisection occurs about an hour earlier
- The arms of the figure are angled in the same direction as the shadow line
- This shadow effect requires ideal weather conditions and has been witnessed by groups including the Ley Hunters
- The timing coincides with the Chichen Itza serpent shadow effect occurring on the same day
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The Long Man of Wilmington - The Pastthe-past.com
The outline of an enigmatic giant some 235ft tall occupies the steep north slope of Windover Hill, near Wilmington in East Sussex.
Long Man of Wilmington - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
The Long Man of Wilmington or Wilmington Giant is a hill figure on the steep slopes of Windover Hill near Wilmington, East Sussex, England.
The Long Man of Wilmington - Sewalotsewalot.com
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Long Man of Wilmington | Public Domain Super Heroes - Fandompdsh.fandom.com
The Long Man of Wilmingtonor Wilmington Giant is a hill figure on the steep slopes of Windover Hill near Wilmington, East Sussex, England.
A Short History of the Long Man of Wilmington - Sussex Pastsussexpast.co.uk
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