Definition of Equinox
the two days of March and September in which the hours of the day and night are nearly the same length
Examples of Equinox in a sentence
In the United States, we are always eager for the March equinox to cast out the winter weather. 🔊
During an equinox, the hours of the night and day are practically matched in length. 🔊
Equinox is a term of Latin origin that refers to a twenty-four hour period with an even day and night. 🔊
When the equinox occurs, daylight hours nearly match the duration of the nighttime period. 🔊
The sun is exactly over the equator during an equinox. 🔊
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