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dtw1975 New Member
Joined: 17 Jul 2012 Posts: 3
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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:25 am Post subject: sunrise\sunset |
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can anyone tell me what time sun up/down is locally?
also, is there anywhere which is especially nice to watch it?
I've told my boys that we'll probably be able to watch it from the beach, and that it will be breathtaking |
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~Amy~® Moderator
Joined: 12 Jul 2002 Posts: 1348 Location: Minneapolis, MN
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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:46 am Post subject: |
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Not sure which month you'll be there, but this link shows sunset/sunrise times for each day - just plug in the month you're going.
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/astronomy.html?n=689&month=8&year=2012&obj=sun&afl=-11&day=1
The times don't vary too much throughout the year. You will definitely be able to watch some great sunsets from the beach. _________________ ~Amy~®
Playa del Carmen, MX - March 2017
34th trip to Aruba - May 2017
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35th trip to Aruba: New Years Eve 2017/2018 |
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johntheott Aruba Fanatic
Joined: 02 Dec 2003 Posts: 429 Location: Winchester, MA
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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 11:46 am Post subject: |
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If you are interested in sunsets, you might want to watch for the 'green flash' It's a phenomenon that occurs just as the sun dips below the horizon. Unfortunately, it needs a clear view of the horizon to be visible, quite rare in Aruba due to clouds over Venezuela. I've only seen it twice in 20 years!! In any case, The sunsets are just as you describe, breathtaking!!
If you saw 'Pirates of the Caribbean, at World's End' they had a typical over blown Hollywood version, nothing like the real thing. It's a momentary green spot that last no more that a second or two. Wikpedia describes it in the following article!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Flash
Good luck... _________________ John...
"A Free Spirit On An Endless Flight"
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