Associations to the word «Equinox»

Wiktionary

EQUINOX, noun. The intersection of the ecliptic (apparent path of the sun) with the celestial equator.

Dictionary definition

EQUINOX, noun. Either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length.
EQUINOX, noun. (astronomy) either of the two celestial points at which the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic.

Wise words

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