Sundial Bridge in Redding, California
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Late tonight, people around the world will kick off Daylight Saving Time (DST) by advancing their clocks one hour. Evenings will have more daylight and mornings less.
To mark the season, we’re celebrating Redding, California’s iconic Sundial Bridge. Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava designed the bridge in the form of a massive sundial. It spans the Sacramento River, offering a photogenic route for bicycles and pedestrians.
The Sundial Bridge’s mast stands 217 feet (66 meters) tall and points due north at a cantilevered angle. This tall mast serves as the gnomon and casts its shadow upon a large dial to the north of the bridge.