The difference between an equinox and a solstice is based on Earth’s tilt, affecting daylight length and the changing of seasons.

The word equinox comes from two Latin words meaning equal and night. That’s because on the equinox, day and night last almost ...

Winter is coming to a close and spring is about to kick in. So, now is a good time to talk about equinoxes and solstices. With the vernal equinox nearly upon us, here's what we know about when ...

An equinox happens when the sun's rays are directly over the equator, resulting in approximately equal hours of daylight and darkness worldwide. The summer solstice, the longest day of the year ...

PINK magnolias have started to bloom, which means spring is on its way. On the 20th of March, the Spring Equinox occurs, marking the official arrival of the new season. Astrologer and ...

Its fall – or autumnal — equinox can land between Sept. 21 and 24. The solstices mark the times during the year when the Earth is at its most extreme tilt toward or away from the sun.