the question is...what is EQUINOX, i think it has sumthin to do with science, it happens this week, i think its somthing solar? please help, 10 points to best answer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-09-18 11:54:17 · 4 answers · asked by &d. i. l. i. hawt; 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
An equinox in astronomy is the moment when the Sun is located right over the equator. The event occurs twice a year, around March 20 and September 23. More technically, the equinox happens when the Sun is at one of two opposite points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator and ecliptic intersect. In a wider sense, the equinoxes are the two days each year when the center of the Sun spends an equal amount of time above and below the horizon at every location on Earth. The word equinox derives from the Latin words aequus (equal) and nox (night).
2006-09-18 11:57:19 · answer #1 · answered by j H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the word equinox means equal nights. yes it does have alot to do with science. the vernal equinox simply means spring.
2006-09-18 12:07:21 · answer #2 · answered by lil_l2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equinox
2006-09-18 11:58:24 · answer #3 · answered by jsweit8573 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know school started again but, you can do your own homework.
2006-09-18 11:56:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋