During the equinox, the Earth’s axis and its orbit line up so that both hemispheres get an equal amount of sunlight.
The article featured in CNBC-NY, explains the significance of the vernal equinox, which marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, occurring between March 19 and 21 annually. It describes how during the equinox, the Earth’s axis aligns with its orbit, resulting in equal daylight for both hemispheres. The text distinguishes between equinoxes and solstices, with the former representing balanced sunlight distribution and the latter extreme tilts leading to unequal day and night lengths. Solstices mark the peak tilt toward or away from the sun, resulting in the longest day during summer solstice and the shortest day during winter solstice. Additionally, it touches upon the difference between meteorological and astronomical seasons, where the former is based on weather patterns while the latter is determined by the Earth’s position relative to the sun. Lastly, it briefly mentions the cultural significance of Stonehenge during the summer solstice.
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