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The equinox

The equinox is discussed.
Sun angles different time of year

The equinox is also often used when undertaking sun simulations. The equinox is when the sun is over the Earth’s equator. This occurs twice a year, around 20 March and 23 September. This means that, unlike the solstice, the day and night are approximately of equal length.

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