Equinox is the time when every
place on the Earth experiences 12-hour day and 12-hour night. It happens when
the Sun’s center and the Earth’s equator are in the same plane,
that is, the Sun is positioned exactly above the equator. It is the time when
the Sun is at either of the two points of the celestial sphere where the celestial
equator and ecliptic seem to intersect. Derived from Latin ‘aequus’
(meaning equal) and ‘nox’ (meaning night), equinox is called so
because around it, the day and the night are of equal length.
Actually, the variation in the day/night length or temperature at different
times of the year is because the Earth’s axis is titled at 23.4 degree.
Had the axis on which the Earth rotates been at right angles to the plane
of Earth’s orbit around the Sun, we won’t have had such variations
or different seasons.
An equinox occurs twice annually, around
20th of March and 22nd of September. As the Earth revolves around the Sun, the
Sun’s position in relation to earth’s equator keeps changing. So,
between March equinox and September the Sun is north of equator, while it appears
south of equator during the time from September equinox and March equinox. The
March equinox is called vernal or spring equinox in the Northern hemisphere,
while September equinox is the time of autumnal equinox. This works the other
way for the Southern hemisphere.
The spring equinox has been related to astronomy and astrology. It is considered
the first day of the new year and marks the first point of Aries that is the
start of the Tropical Zodiac. When the Sun enters Aries, Mars (the planet of
assertive action and energy) is also in the sign, making 0 degree Aries potent
with life energy.
Nearly all cultures through the centuries have celebrated the spring equinox. In all parts of the world,
the coming of spring is greeted with rituals, traditions and festivals. The
season has always been considered as a time of organic rebirth. The Sun returns
to the high & mighty skies, the Earth returns to its green abundance and
the Nature seems to be rejoicing and welcoming the approaching warmth.
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