As winter officially begins this weekend, Angel Mounds is inviting you to experience it from a new angle. WNIN’s John Gibson explains:
Residents can get a view of what the state historic site calls a “breathtaking view” as the setting sun perfectly aligns with two mounds.
It’s a phenomenon at the historic site that only occurs on the winter and summer solstices.
Interested visitors are urged to arrive by 3:45 Friday or Saturday afternoon.
The sun sets at about 4:30.
Tickets are good for both days, in the event of clouds cover.
Angel Mounds was inhabited by people of the Mississippian culture from 1100-to-1450 A.D.
The mounds were built to align with celestial events like the solstices.
Angel Mounds has also opened a newly renovated interpretive center.