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equinox (noun)

The equinox is one of the two times each year when the day and night are about the same length. This happens in March and September when the sun is directly above the Earth's equator.

💬 Example

"The spring equinox usually happens around March 20th."

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine two equal scales, one for day (light) and one for night (dark), perfectly balanced during the 'equi-nox' (equal...

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🔗 Synonyms
equal night vernal point autumnal point celestial event
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Confusing equinox with solstice. → The equinox is when day and night are equal; the solstice is the longest or shortest day.

Thinking the date is fixed every year. → The date of the equinox can vary slightly each year.

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