Question

(20 Points)6th grade SS) What is the difference between a solstice and an equinox? Using three or more complete sentences, describe the reasons why these days are unique.

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

Solstice by definition: is the time or date (twice each year) at which the sun reaches its maximum or minimum declination, marked by the longest and shortest days.

Equinox by definition: is the time or date (twice each year) at which the sun crosses the celestial equator when day and night are of approximately equal length.

A solstice is a date that occurs when the sun reaches its maximum or minimum declination: resulting in the shortest and longest days. While an Equinox is a date when the sun crosses the celestial equator-- resulting in the day and night being equal lengths. Although they both occur twice each year they are very different; a solstice happens at the same time all around the world, and an equinox is the only time when night and day are virtually equal to each other.

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