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From: Gary Harkins 
Date:         Sun, 21 Mar 2004 14:06:46 EST
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> Using the Nautical Almanac and interpolating between .8' South at 0600 utc
> and .2' North at 0700 utc the equinox calculates to occur at exactly 0648 utc.


A linear interpolation between two non linear values (even from the NA page 
63, uk release) is less accurate than a direct calculation made by a 
qualified person. Your "exactly 0648 utc" seems to be a bad joke. You're 
exactly early.

The yearly Jean Meeus' sky calendar is made for astronomical observations conducted by astronomers.

Since 1896 was the the spring equinox never so early, your are eralier than 
all spring equinoxes from 1896. But be patient, in 2008, (2012,2016 ... 2048) 
it wil be earlier than this year even earlier than yours.

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