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Distinguish between:
Equinox and Solstice
Distinguish Between
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Solution
Equinox:
- It means the duration of days and nights equal.
- 21st March and 23rd September are the dates of Equinox all over the world.
- The sun is vertical on the equator.
Solstice:
- It is the particular position of the earth during the year.
- The dates of summer and Winter Solstices are 21st June and 22nd December.
- The sun is vertical on the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn respectively.
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