Question

Distinguish between:

Equinox and Solstice

Answer 1

Equinox:

1. It means the duration of days and nights equal.
2. 21st March and 23rd September are the dates of Equinox all over the world.
3. The sun is vertical on the equator.

Solstice:

1. It is the particular position of the earth during the year.
2. The dates of summer and Winter Solstices are 21st June and 22nd December.
3. The sun is vertical on the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn respectively.