equinox
Circumpolar Constellation
A year is based on the time it takes Earth to do one revolution or orbit of the sun.
how does earths distance from the sun change throughout the year
North and South Pole
Depends on where you are (latitude) and the time of year.
equinox
they recieve more solar energy than the poles do
The time of year with equal time of night and day is the equinox.
Day and night are of equal length throughout the year at the equator.
An equal day and night occurs twice per year on the summer and winter equinox.
Occurs when the sun is directly above Earths equator
Equinox is the time of year when the day and night are equal, which occurs in March and September. They are known as the Vernal and Autumnal Equinoxes.
The equinox is when, twice each year, day and night are of equal length (about 22 September and 20 March).
By definition, one year.
Circumpolar Constellation
When the day and night are equal it is called the equinox (means literately equal night). It happens twice a year. Once in the sping called the vernal equinox which occurs on the March,20 or 21 each year. Once in the autumn or fall called the autumnal equinox which happens September, 21 - 22each year.
A year is based on the time it takes Earth to do one revolution or orbit of the sun.