Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spring-equinox
noun
/sprɪŋ ˈiːkwɪnɒks/
Definition
The spring equinox marks the moment the sun crosses the celestial equator, moving northward, and is one of the two points in the year when day and night are approximately equal in length.
Examples
- During the spring equinox, many cultures hold festivals to welcome the changing season.
- The spring equinox usually occurs around March 20 or 21 each year.
Meaning
It signifies the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and is celebrated in various cultures as a time of renewal and rebirth.
Synonyms
- Vernal equinox
