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About Spring Equinox

Context:

March 19 marked the spring or vernal equinox, the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

Relevance:

GS I: Geography

About Spring Equinox:

  • Definition: The spring equinox refers to one of the two moments in a year when the Sun is exactly above the equator, resulting in nearly equal lengths of day and night worldwide.
  • Timing: These equinoxes typically occur around March 19, 20, or 21 and September 22 or 23 each year.
  • Meaning of Equinox: The term “equinox” originates from Latin, meaning “equal night,” highlighting the balance between day and night during these periods.
Northern Hemisphere:
  • The March equinox signifies the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere as the region starts to tilt toward the Sun, leading to longer and sunnier days.
  • It is often referred to as the vernal equinox, with “vernal” meaning fresh or new, signifying the renewal of life associated with springtime.
Southern Hemisphere:
  • Conversely, in the Southern Hemisphere, the March equinox marks the start of fall (autumn) as the region begins to tilt away from the Sun.
  • It is termed the autumnal equinox, indicating the transition into the cooler season.
Seasonal Changes:
  • As the Northern Hemisphere experiences the vernal equinox and longer days, the Southern Hemisphere undergoes the autumnal equinox and shorter days.
  • This transition results in later sunrises, earlier sunsets, cooler winds, and the shedding of dry leaves in the Southern Hemisphere, while the opposite occurs in the Northern Hemisphere.

-Source: The Hindu


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