The Spring Equinox at Mnajdra temples

Sunrise on the first day of the four seasons enters the southern temple Mnajdra and lights up its interior. On the Equinox days, sunlight not only enters the temple but its beam also lights up the temple's main axis.

Heritage Malta took the opportunity this morning to open the temples for the public to view extraordinary event on the spring equinox, from 0600CET. Around 40 people witnessed this event this morning.

The particular astronomical alignment that is featured at the Mnajdra Temple allows for the sun to pass directly through on the March 20 and September 22.

Situated near the village of Qrendi, the temples lie in a unique coastal position in a small valley between two sections of cliff and overlooking the islet Filfla. Their isolated location gives them a special fascination. Mnajdra temples, comprising three temple remains, were probably built between 3,600 to 2,500 B.C. The two main buildings are oriented East and South-East.