What is meant by "Equinox"?
Correct answer: D. Equal duration of day and night
- A. The longest day
- B. The shortest day
- C. The sun-month long day
- D. Equal duration of day and night
Explanation
An equinox occurs when the Sun is over the Equator, making day and night nearly equal in duration across Earth. It occurs around March and September each year.
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