What is the date when day and night are equal?
Correct answer: C. March 20 and September 23
- A. March 21 and December 24
- B. January 14 and September 23
- C. March 20 and September 23
- D. January 14 and June 22Chemistry
Explanation
Day and night are approximately equal at the two equinoxes, occurring around 20 March and 23 September. The exact calendar date can vary slightly from year to year, but option c gives the standard dates.
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