What is a solstice?
Solstice an Equinox

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A solstice is an event that occurs twice a year when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, resulting in the longest and shortest days of the year.
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What is an equinox?
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An equinox is an event that occurs twice a year when day and night are approximately equal in length, marking the beginning of spring and autumn.
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What happens during the winter solstice?
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During the winter solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted farthest away from the sun, resulting in the shortest day and longest night of the year.
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What happens during the summer solstice?
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During the summer solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted closest to the sun, resulting in the longest day and shortest night of the year.
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What is the significance of the equator?
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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and is the point where the sun is directly overhead at noon during the equinoxes.
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What is the autumnal equinox?
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The autumnal equinox occurs around September 22 or 23 and marks the beginning of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere.
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What is the vernal equinox?
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The vernal equinox occurs around March 20 or 21 and marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
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