Equinoxes and Solstices

What is an equinox?

• When day and night are equal
• The longest and shortest days of the year
• A solstice

What creates an equinox?

• The sun shines on the north pole directly
• The sun shines on the equator
• The sun shines toward NJ.

Does an equinox occur in the spring?

• Yes
• No
• Maybe
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When is the longest day of the year?

• Summer Solstice
• Winter Solstice
• Vernal Equinox
• Autumn Equinox

On which month is the Earth closest to the sun?

• January 
• July 
• August 
• October

Can a solstice be on the same day as an equinox?

• No
• Yes 

Define solstice.

• When the sun reaches its greatest distance north or south of the poles.
• When the sun reaches its least distance north or south of the equator.
• When the sun reaches its greatest distance north or south of the equator.
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Yes or no: Equinox and solstices signify the start of the seasons.

• Si!
• No!
• ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ This koala bear decides.
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When is the Perihelion?

• June 21 or 22

• There is no such thing.

• January 3 or 4

• July 1 or 2

Does the amount of hours in a day change?

• Yes!

• No!