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equinox::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | equinoctial point |
| Type of | celestial point |
| Has types | vernal equinox, autumnal equinox |
equinox::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | cosmic time |
| Has types | march equinox, september equinox, fall equinox, vernal equinox, autumnal equinox, spring equinox |
| Derivation | equinoctial |
Examples of equinox
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Why do you think that ancient cultures might have celebrated the vernal equinox?
From the cnn.com
In both systems, the astrological year starts with the spring or vernal equinox.
From the en.wikipedia.org
In astrology, the day of the equinox is the first full day of the sign of Aries.
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Equinox Minerals said March 3 it may sell bonds and debt convertible into equity.
From the bloomberg.com
Equinox, when the sun shone directly over the equator, occurred in August 2009.
From the sciencedaily.com
Dr. Hammel has actually been studying the Uranian equinox for the past few years.
From the fredbortz.scienceblog.com
Since Easter Sunday is based on the equinox, this caused great liturgical fuss.
From the online.wsj.com
The days grow longer after the spring equinox and shorter after the fall equinox.
From the stltoday.com
The problem before the advent of modern astronomy was calculating the equinox.
From the omaha.com
- Either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length
- Equinoctial point: (astronomy) either of the two celestial points at which the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
- An equinox occurs twice a year, when the tilt of the Earth's axis is inclined neither away from nor towards the Sun, the center of the Sun being in the same plane as the Earth's equator. The term equinox can also be used in a broader sense, meaning the date when such a passage happens. ...
- Equinox is an action video game developed by Mikro-Gen in 1986 for the ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC and Commodore 64 .
- Equinox is a 1992 film written and directed by Alan Rudolph. It stars Matthew Modine in dual roles, along with Lara Flynn Boyle, Marisa Tomei, Lori Singer and Fred Ward. The film was shot in Minnesota and Utah and is set in the fictional urban city of Empire. ...
- Equinox, also known as Solstice II, is an isometric 3D action-puzzle-hybrid video game for the Super NES. It is the sequel to Solstice, a Nintendo Entertainment System game.
- Equinox is an Amiga demo group with an active period between the years 1987-1996.
- Equinox was a thrash metal band from Fredrikstad, Norway that started in 1987. The initial band members were Grim Stene (guitar/vocals), Ragnar 'Raggen' Westin (drums) and Skule Stene (bass guitar) who were all ex-Rebellion members. In 1988 Tommy Skarning joined as a second guitarist. ...
- The British Youth Band Association, or BYBA, was formed in 1974 by Glen Carter. It aims to promote the marching band activity, to encourage the social aspects of bands and to enhance personal development through all aspects of bands. ...
