The Sun sets in the axis of the Arc de Triomphe

The Sun sets in the axis of the Arc de

Sunset in the axis of the Arc de Triomphe, in Paris, May 11, 2001. 300 mm lens on 200 Asa Fujicolor film.  © Gilles Dawidowicz, Association for scientific creation and dissemination

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If the weather report permitting, meet at the Champs-Élysées roundabout around 7:00 p.m. GMT (9:00 p.m. local time).

Like every year, twice, you will see the Sun lie down right in the axis of the Arc de Triomphe. This will happen at 7:02 p.m. UT, or 9:02 p.m. local time. Do not forget your camera.

And for those who are not within the perimeter of the Arc de Triomphe, know that it will happen again on the 1er august.

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