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"Miracle of the light" in San Juan de Ortega

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Camino Francés (2014)
Hi all:

Just a heads up in case you are near San Juan de Ortega today or tomorrow (more on this later), since you might have the chance of watching live the "Miracle of the light". As described previously in this forum:


The effect takes place on the spring and autumn equinocces. According to all the online sources I've checked, this year's autumn equinox is tomorrow (Sep. 22th); however, I've seen a couple of people on social media advising people to watch it today (21th). I have the impression that those people might be off-base, but I have also read other sources that say that it also happens on the day(s) previous to the equinox. So perhaps you'll be lucky, if you go today...
 
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We happened into San Juan de Ortega a few years ago on the event day.
We had no knowledge of it and were very confused by the number of cars in the parking lot and the crowds of people.
A bit hard to get service in the lone bar.
 
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Just by chance I'll be there tomorrow. I'm staying in. Belorado tonight.
 
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Great! Just make sure you arrive with plenty of time, since I've been told that there might be quite a crowd. 5PM solar time would be 19:00, but I have been advised to arrive as early as 16:00 (though I don't know if that might be too early).
 
grayland said:
How is "Solar" time calculated?
Click to expand...


Read more here:
http://cms.bsu.edu/academics/center...iodon/backgroundpages/background/solarvslocal
 
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We saw this one year. Fantastic! I've actually seen it in other churches as well. Can't recall where, but worth looking into.
 
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