March Equinox (Noun)
Meaning
March 21.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The March equinox, also known as the vernal equinox, falls on March 20 or March 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.
- Every year on March 21, thousands of people gather at Stonehenge to celebrate the March equinox.
- The March equinox marks the beginning of spring and the moment when day and night are equal in length.
- During the March equinox, the Earth's axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the Sun, resulting in almost identical day and night lengths.
- In many cultures, the March equinox is a symbol of renewal and is often celebrated with festivals and rituals.