Question

6. Explain the meaning of the terms 'Solstice' and
'Equinox'.


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Answer 1

Explanation:

Solstices and equinoxes are astronomical phenomena connected to the seasons and describe the relationship between the sun and the Earth. An equinox happens twice a year. The word comes from Latin, meaning aequus (equal) and nox (night). ... The word solstice also comes from Latin sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still).

Answer 2

Answer:

Solstice

either of the two times during the year when the sun is farthest from the equator, about June 21st when the sun is farthest north of the equator and about December 22nd when it is farthest south

Summer Solstice : 21st June

It has the longest day.

Winter Solstice : 22nd December

It has the shortest day.

Equinox

The two occasions in the year when the sun is directly above the Equator. The day and night are of approximately the same length.

Spring Equinox : 21st March (This year 20th March)

Autumn Equinox : 23rd September (This year 22nd September)

The above dates are the average ones.

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