Equinoxes

Definition

Equinoxes are two points in Earth's orbit around the Sun when day and night are approximately equal in length all over the world. They occur twice a year, marking the beginning of spring and autumn.

Related terms

Solstice: Solstices are two points in Earth's orbit when one hemisphere experiences its longest or shortest day of the year. The summer solstice marks the longest day, while the winter solstice marks the shortest day.

Tropics: The tropics refer to regions near Earth's equator between 23.5 degrees north latitude (Tropic of Cancer) and 23.5 degrees south latitude (Tropic of Capricorn). These areas receive direct sunlight throughout the year, resulting in warm climates.

Daylight Saving Time: Daylight Saving Time is a practice where clocks are adjusted forward by one hour during certain months to extend evening daylight hours. It aims to make better use of natural daylight during longer days, typically observed during spring and summer seasons.