The Equinoxes Occur On

Question

The equinoxes occur on
A) Dec 21 and Sept 22
B) Mar 21 and Dec 21
C) June 21 and Dec 21
D) June 21 and Mar 21
E) Mar 21 and Sept 22

Accepted Answer

Equinoxes occur when the Sun is directly above the equator, leading to nearly equal day and night lengths globally. This happens around March 21 (Vernal Equinox) and September 22 (Autumnal Equinox).