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Can you predict seasons?
The seasons are already figured out . . . the seasons change on the equinoxes (days and nights of equal length) and on the soltices (days and nights are the most different in length)
When are days equal to nights?
On Equinoxes
Is days and nights is equal at equator?
There are some tiny variations because of the tilt of the earth, but we can say that days and nights are roughly equal at the equator.
Why do the seasons spring and autumn have similar length days?
It has to be. If you're moving from longer days and shorter nights over to shorter days and longer nights (or the other way around), there has to be one day where they are equal. It's just mathematical truth.
What is the term for when days and nights are equal in length?
The word is "equinoctial" = equal day and night. It occurs twice a year, on the first day of Spring, and the first day of Autumn.
How is it called when at the official end of winter the days and nights are of equal length all over the world?
The vernal equinox.
Can you predict seasons?
The seasons are already figured out . . . the seasons change on the equinoxes (days and nights of equal length) and on the soltices (days and nights are the most different in length)
The length of the days and nights is equal at the?
At the Equator at the two Equinoxes, Spring and Fall.
When are nights and days the same length all over the world?
No they are not
Where in the world are the days and nights equal?
North pole &south pole
Why are the days and nights not of equal duration throughout the world?
Because of the tilt of earth's axis.
Why are days and nights not equal duration throughout the world?
Because of the tilt of earth's axis.
What is the literal meaning of equinox?
The equinox is when, twice each year, day and night are of equal length (about 22 September and 20 March).
When are days equal to nights?
On Equinoxes
Are days and nights equal in length everywhere on the summer and winter soltice?
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Is days and nights is equal at equator?
There are some tiny variations because of the tilt of the earth, but we can say that days and nights are roughly equal at the equator.
What happens to the length of days and nights in winter?
Days get shorter and nights get longer until the winter solstice, at which point the days become longer and the nights become shorter.
