Equinox

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf astronomer
gptkbp:affects seasonal changes
gptkbp:derivedFrom Latin words 'aequus' (equal) and 'nox' (night)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Equinox
gptkbp:is_observed worldwide
gptkbp:is_significant_in many cultures and calendars
gptkbp:is_used_to_define the beginning of spring and autumn in many regions
gptkbp:marking the moment when the Sun crosses the celestial equator
gptkbp:observedBy gptkb:astronomy
meteorology
gptkbp:occurredIn gptkb:March
September
twice a year
gptkbp:relatedTo solstice
gptkbp:result day and night of approximately equal length
gptkbp:sometimesCalled gptkb:autumnal_equinox
vernal equinox
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:R/GA
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4