Differentiate between solstice and equinox
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Solstice refers to the time when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, resulting in the shortest and longest days of the year. the word solstice is derived from the Latin word "Sol" means 'sun' and 'Sistere' means 'to stand still '
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Equinox refer to the time when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator, making night and day of equal length. the word equinox is derived from the Latin word "aequus" means 'equal' and "nox" means 'night
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Equinox refer to the time when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator, making night and day of equal length. the word equinox is derived from the Latin word "aequus" means 'equal' and "nox" means 'night
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Solstice refers to the time when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, resulting in the shortest and longest days of the year.
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Equinox refer to the time when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator, making night and day of equal length.
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