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equinox

[ˈiːkwɪnɒks]

equinox Definition

the time or date (twice each year) at which the sun crosses the celestial equator, when day and night are of equal length (about September 22 and March 20)..

Using equinox: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "equinox" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The autumnal equinox marks the beginning of fall.

  • Example

    The vernal equinox marks the beginning of spring.

  • Example

    The equinox is a time of balance between light and dark.

equinox Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for equinox

Phrases with equinox

  • the equinox in spring, around March 20th

    Example

    The vernal equinox marks the beginning of spring.

  • the equinox in fall, around September 22nd

    Example

    The autumnal equinox marks the beginning of fall.

  • a time of great change or upheaval, often used in a dramatic or poetic sense

    Example

    The revolution was seen as the equinox of the gods, a turning point in history.

Origins of equinox

from Latin 'aequinoctium', meaning 'equality of night and day'

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Summary: equinox in Brief

An 'equinox' [ˈiːkwɪnɒks] is a time or date twice a year when the sun crosses the celestial equator, resulting in day and night being of equal length. It occurs around September 22nd and March 20th and marks the beginning of fall and spring respectively. The term 'equinox' can also be used to describe a time of balance between light and dark.