The Fujinox
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While we’re on the subject of Fuji, I should point out that today was the Fujinox — the day when the sun sets directly behind Fuji.
Unlike the equinox, the Fujinox is, obviously, a localised phenomenon. My Fujinox is different to Yokohama’s Fujinox, for example, which will arrive a few days from now perhaps as the sun continues its journey north towards the solstice. (Now I’m curious: where is the place where the solstice and Fujinox coincide? I’ll have to try to figure that out.)
Anyway, happy Fujinox everyone, wherever you are. It comes but twice a year.
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Posted to Little-known Facts • 2004.02.07 (Sat) • 21:56
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Posted by Jeff 2004.02.07, 22:49
This is a coincidence.
Fujinox coincides with my “personal equinox day!” This is the day when the sun makes its reappearance above the horizon both when I walk to the subway to work and when I exit at the end of the day. A joyous day to celebrate!!!
Posted by bayibhyap 2004.02.08, 11:15
Do the Japanese celebrate Fujinox as they do for the other festivals?
Posted by jh 2004.02.08, 22:15
Well, the Fujinox isn’t really a festival. But I think it should be!
Posted by gleek 2004.02.11, 04:15
that is an absolutely brilliant photo! happy fujinox to you!
Posted by Stefan 2004.02.12, 00:04
As the Fuji is a fixed place, and the place of sunset changing, shouldnt then there be a Fujinox celebrated everyday somewhere around Japan ? (at least where the Fuji is visible)
Posted by Blinger 2004.02.19, 17:53
That is a very beautiful picture and an interesting concept.
Posted by ctopher 2004.02.26, 13:19
Great image of what is the most importiant subject to photographers - light. Thanks for the bright display of pixels.
Posted by Naomi-Chan 2005.09.08, 02:29
Wow, I didn’t know that! HAPPY FUJINOX DAY TO ALL!
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