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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › EquinoxEquinox - Wikipedia

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   Equinox - Wikipedia. A solar equinox is a moment in time when the Sun crosses the Earth's equator, which is to say, appears directly above the equator, rather than north or south of the equator. On the day of the equinox, the Sun appears to rise "due east" and set "due west". This occurs twice each year, around 20 March and 23 September. [a]

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3. byjus.com › physics › difference-between-equinox-andDifference Between Equinox and Solstice - BYJU'S

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   Learn the basic concept of equinox and solstice, and how they are related to the tilt of the earth's axis and its orbit around the sun. Compare the two phenomena in a tabular format and test your knowledge with a quiz.

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5. www.britannica.com › science › equinox-astronomyEquinox | Definition, Dates, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 31, 2024 · Learn about equinox, the two moments in the year when the Sun is exactly above the Equator and day and night are of equal length. Find out when and how the vernal and autumnal equinoxes occur in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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   When does the equinox occur?

   • On the day of the equinox, the Sun appears to rise "due east" and set "due west". This occurs twice each year, around 20 March and 23 September. [a] More precisely, an equinox is traditionally defined as the time when the plane of Earth 's equator passes through the geometric center of the Sun 's disk.

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   How many equinoxes are there in a year?

   • Equinox refers to a day with an equal duration of day and night. We have two equinoxes in a year which are: On the other hand, the solstice refers to a day with either the longest day or the shortest. The two solstices in a year are:

   Difference Between Equinox And Solstice - Equinox vs Solstice - BYJU'S

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   When is the equinox in the northern hemisphere?

   • The vernal equinox, marking the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, occurs about March 21, when the Sun moves north across the celestial equator. The autumnal equinox falls about September 23, as the Sun crosses the celestial equator going south. What causes the seasons?

   Equinox | Definition, Dates, & Facts | Britannica

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   What is a solar equinox?

   • A solar equinox is a moment in time when the Sun crosses the Earth's equator, which is to say, appears directly above the equator, rather than north or south of the equator. On the day of the equinox, the Sun appears to rise "due east" and set "due west". This occurs twice each year, around 20 March and 23 September. [a]

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   What does equinox mean in astrology?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. equinox, either of the two moments in the year when the Sun is exactly above the Equator and day and night are of equal length; also, either of the two points in the sky where the ecliptic (the Sun’s annual pathway) and the celestial equator intersect.

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   When is the equinox & solstice?

   • Time of the year when the sun is farthest from the equatorial plane resulting in long nights and days. An equinox occurs at the start of the spring and fall. The solstice occurs during the summer and the winter. Occurs on March 21 (Vernal equinox) and on September 23 (Autumnal equinox).

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7. www.timeanddate.com › astronomy › equinox-solsticeWhat Is the Equinox? And What Is the Solstice? - timeanddate.com

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   What Is the Equinox? And What Is the Solstice? By Graham Jones. Equinoxes and solstices are a result of two things: Earth’s tilt and its orbit around the Sun. Earth, like nearly all the planets, orbits the Sun in a tilted fashion. ©NASA Johnson Space Center. Solstice 2024: For some, it means equal day and night.

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8. www.britannica.com › story › whats-the-differenceWhat's the Difference Between a Solstice and an Equinox?

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   Learn how the tilt of Earth's axis affects the seasons and the Sun's path in the sky. Find out when and why solstices and equinoxes occur, and how they mark the start of each season in the Northern Hemisphere.

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10. www.nationalgeographic.org › encyclopedia › equinoxEquinox - National Geographic Society

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    Oct 19, 2023 · Learn what an equinox is, how it affects Earth's seasons and daylight, and how it varies across the planet and in space. Explore the science, culture, and history of the equinoxes with photos and illustrations.

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    Mar 19, 2024 · Equilux ("equal light"), on the other hand, is the term for when day and night are exactly equal. And, because of how sunrise and sunset are defined, the equilix occurs a few days before the ...