ClimateAugust 11, 2026

equinoxes

EE-kwuh-nok-siz

Definition

The two times each year when the sun crosses the celestial equator, resulting in day and night being of approximately equal length globally.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'aequinoctium', combining 'aequus' (equal) and 'nox' (night), signifying the time when day and night are of equal duration.

In the news

The article discusses how ancient Neolithic temples in Malta may have been purposefully aligned with equinoxes to serve as markers for seasonal or celestial observations.

Ancient Maltese seafarers likely navigated by the stars

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Phys.org

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