Solstice and Equinox

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a solstice?
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A solstice is an astronomical 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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the two solstices called?
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The two solstices are the summer solstice and the winter solstice.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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When does the summer solstice occur in the northern hemisphere?
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The summer solstice occurs around June 21st.
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When does the winter solstice occur in the northern hemisphere?
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The winter solstice occurs around December 21st.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an equinox?
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An equinox is an astronomical event that occurs twice a year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and autumn.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the two equinoxes called?
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The two equinoxes are the vernal equinox (spring) and the autumnal equinox (fall).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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When does the vernal equinox occur in the northern hemisphere?
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The vernal equinox occurs around March 21st.
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