Ekuinoks
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NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
An astronomical event where the sun crosses the celestial equator, resulting in nearly equal duration of day and night globally. This phenomenon marks the beginning of astronomical season changes in the northern and southern hemispheres.
Synonyms & Variants
peristiwa ekuinoks
Descriptive term for the astronomical phenomenon when the sun crosses the equator.
peristiwa matahari melintasi khatulistiwa
Descriptive explanation used in primary education or popular contexts.
persamaan panjang siang dan malam
Technical term referring to the primary impact of the equinox phenomenon.
titik balik matahari
Astronomical term often used generally to refer to the event of the sun's positional shift.
peristiwa astronomi
A general term that encompasses the equinox
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term originates from the Latin aequinoctium, a combination of aequus (equal) and nox (night). Etymologically, it refers to the equal duration between light and dark periods. In the Indonesian context, the equinox occurs twice a year, specifically in March and September. This phenomenon is often associated with rising temperatures in tropical regions because the sun's position is directly above the equator.
Real-world Usage
Fenomena ekuinoks pada bulan Maret menandai awal musim semi di belahan bumi utara.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.