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March 20/21 is the Equinox, when the sun is on a line directly above the equator, and shines equally on the northern and southern hemispheres.
There is another Equinox event in September.
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What months do the sun strike the equator directly?
That happens at some point on the equator, at a single moment, on two days of the year ... near March 21 and near September 21.
What happens when the sun is directly above the equator?
That happens at some point on the equator, at a single moment, on two days of the year ... near March 21 and near September 21.
When is the next equinox?
There are two different types of equinoxes; the Vernal Equinox which happens on March 21 or 22. There is also a Autumnal Equinox which happens on September 21, 22 or 23.
What always happens on March 21?
March 21 is the approximate date of the vernal equinox (first day of spring). Depending on the rotation of the Earth the equinox may be a day earlier or a day later.
What happens when the North Pole and the South Pole are the same distance from the Sun?
You're describing an Equinox -- either March 21 or September 21.
What day did March 21 1962 fall on?
March 21 1962 was a Wednesday.
How often does a winter solstice happen?
Umm... It kinda happens once in a year and is on December 21 which means it has the least amount of day in the whole entire year and by the way just for your extra information, the Summer Solstice happens on June 21 and the Spring Equinox at March 21 and Fall Equinox at September 21.
What day was March 21 1966?
March 21, 1966 was the 3rd Monday in March for that year.
When is the movie Twilight comes out?
March 21. 2009 March 21. 2009
2008 high school spring breaks?
San Antonio - March 17-21. Houston - March 17 - 21. Austin March 17-21. Corpus - March 17-21. Dallas March 10-14.
What day was March 21 1994?
March 21 1994 was a Monday.
What day was March 21 1964?
March 21 1964 was a Saturday.
