Chichén Itzá Spring Equinox - 2D Animation

What is the Spring Equinox? How does this happen in Chichén Itzá, one of the 7 wonders of the modern world?
You’ll come to realize that there are a number of events which are repeated again and again, for instance, the movement of the earth around the sun which, among other aspects, gives way to the arrival of this season.
Just when the sun moves north across the celestial equator is when the Spring equinox arises, which usually transpires on March 21. Notably, two key concepts summarize this natural phenomenon; equinox, which originates from Latin aequinoctium that translates into “equal night”, and Spring, which is the “first greenery”.
This is the time of the year when night and day are nearly the same lengths, the temperature is warmer, plants start to bloom, and also the energy feels a bit unusual.
Let's talk about the Mayas. Chichen Itza, one of the vastly recognized archaeological sites around the world, is where some of the most prominent architectural structures can be found, such as the Caracol, the Temple of the Warriors, and the pyramid of Kukulkán.
Due to the vast astronomical knowledge of the Mayas, combined with their architectural expertise, they were able to welcome Kukulkan every year, who descends through the various levels of the sky, spreading its essence while fertilizing the fields and restoring the flora.
This is highlighted during the mark of the Spring equinox in Chichen Itza. On the northwest facade of the temple, as the light makes its way onto the surface, it creates a peculiar effect of light and shadow that projects triangles on the steps, alluding to the feathered serpent. As the minutes pass by, it simulates its descent and the beginning of a new season.
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