There are two equinoxes every year – in March and September – when the sun shines directly on the equator and the length of day and night is nearly equal. Seasons are opposite on either side of the equator, so the equinox in March is also known as the "spring equinox" in the northern hemisphere. However, in the southern hemisphere, it's known as the "autumnal (fall) equinox". The word "equinox" is derived from Latin, meaning "equal night."
See also the previous posts:
• Eostre at Spring Equinox
• Eostre: Goddess of New Life Beginnings
• Autumnal Equinox
• A Solstice Approaches Unnoticed
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