Equinoccio

🧠 What does Equinoccio mean?

The word 'equinoccio' refers to an astronomical event that occurs twice a year, around March 20th or 21st and September 22nd or 23rd. During an equinox, the Sun is directly above the Earth's equator, resulting in approximately equal amounts of daylight and darkness across the globe. This marks the beginning of spring in one hemisphere and autumn in the other. It is a term often associated with natural cycles and the changing seasons.

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• El equinoccio de primavera marca un cambio significativo en la duración del día y la noche.
  The spring equinox marks a significant change in the length of day and night.
• Los antiguos observaban el equinoccio con gran interés por su importancia astronómica y agrícola.
  Ancient peoples observed the equinox with great interest due to its astronomical and agricultural importance.
• Celebramos la llegada del equinoccio de otoño con fiestas y reuniones familiares.
  We celebrate the arrival of the autumn equinox with parties and family gatherings.
• El movimiento de la Tierra alrededor del Sol causa los equinoccios y los solsticios.
  The Earth's movement around the Sun causes the equinoxes and solstices.

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🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "Equinoccio"

Synonyms: solsticio de primavera, solsticio de otoño, punto equinoccial
Opposites: solsticio

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