Equinox Sunset

Explanation: Often inspiring , or offering a moment for contemplation, a sunset is probably the most commonly photographed celestial event . But this uncommonly beautiful sunset picture was taken on a special day, the Equinox on September 22. Marking the astronomical change of seasons , on that day Earth dwellers experienced nearly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness (an equal night ). Reflected in the calm waters of Lake Balaton with a motionless sailboat in silhouette, the Sun is setting due west and heading south across the celestial equator. In the background lies the Benedictine Archabbey of Tihany, Hungary .