Demystified: Solstices and an Equinoxes

The video explains the differences between solstices and equinoxes, which are related to Earth's tilt and its orbit around the sun. Solstices occur when the sun's path is farthest from the equator, marking the longest and shortest days of the year. Equinoxes occur when the sun is directly over the equator, resulting in equal day and night lengths. The video also discusses how these events differ between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

What causes the occurrence of solstices and equinoxes on Earth?

• The Earth's rotation speed

• The Earth's magnetic field

• The Earth's tilt on its axis

• The Earth's distance from the sun

In the Northern Hemisphere, when does the summer solstice occur?

• Around March 21st

• Around December 21st

• Around September 23rd

• Around June 21st

What is the position of the sun during an equinox?

• Directly over the Tropic of Cancer

• Directly over the Tropic of Capricorn

• Directly over the equator

• Directly over the North Pole

What is the term used for the beginning of spring during an equinox?

• Summer solstice

• Winter solstice

• Vernal equinox

• Autumnal equinox

What does the mnemonic 'Eque' and 'Nox' help you remember about equinoxes?

• The shortest day of the year

• The longest day of the year

• Day and night are of equal length

• The sun is at its highest point