Spring Equinox

What is the Spring Equinox?

• The longest day of the year

• The first day of Spring

• The shortest day of the year

• The last day of Spring

What does "equinox" mean?

• It’s when there’s the least amount of nighttime in one day.

• It’s when there’s the least amount of daytime in one day.

• It’s when there’s equal amounts of daytime and nighttime in one day.

• It's when there's 11 hours of daylight and 13 hours of darkness in one day.

TRUE or FALSE: The Spring Equinox happens on the same day of the week every year.

• TRUE

• FALSE

When is the Spring Equinox for 2024?

• Monday 3.18

• Tuesday 3.19

• Wednesday 3.20

• Thursday 3.21

What is another name for the Spring Equinox?

• Northern Equinox

• Spring Solstice

• Southern Equinox

• Vernal Equinox

How many equinoxes occur each year?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

TRUE or FALSE: An equinox and a solstice are the same thing?

• TRUE

• FALSE

What breakfast item is used to test a theory on the day of the  Spring Equinox?

• Cereal

• Oatmeal

• Apple

• Egg

TRUE or FALSE – The Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere both start Spring in the month of March every year.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE: Earth is the only planet to experience equinoxes.

• TRUE

• FALSE