Spring Equinox

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf astronomer
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs vernal equinox
gptkbp:causedBy Earth's axial tilt and orbit
gptkbp:celebratedIn various cultures
gptkbp:dayAndNightLength approximately equal
gptkbp:holiday gptkb:Nowruz
gptkb:Easter_(date_determined_by_equinox)
gptkb:Ostara
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Spring Equinox
gptkbp:latitudeEffect sun rises due east and sets due west
gptkbp:marking beginning of spring
gptkbp:occurredIn twice a year
March in Northern Hemisphere
September in Southern Hemisphere
gptkbp:oppositeEvent gptkb:Autumnal_Equinox
gptkbp:solarDeclination 0 degrees
gptkbp:startDate March 19-21 (Northern Hemisphere)
September 21-24 (Southern Hemisphere)
gptkbp:symbolizes rebirth
renewal
balance
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Wheel_of_the_Year
gptkb:Akitu
gptkb:The_Cult_of_Taal_and_Rhya
gptkb:Lathander
gptkb:Insects_Awaken
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6