Equinoctial

/ˌiːkwɪˈnɑːkʃl,ˌekwɪˈnɑːkʃl/
adjective

Related to the time when day and night are of equal length, around 20 March and 22 September.

During the equinoctial period, the length of day and night is approximately the same.
Visual representation of "equinoctial" - Related to the time when day and night are of equal length, around 20 March and 22 September.

Often appears as...

  • equinoctial point
  • equinoctial line
adjective

Located at or near the equator, equinoctial regions.

The weather in equinoctial regions doesn't vary much throughout the year.
Visual representation of "equinoctial" - Located at or near the equator, equinoctial regions.

Often appears as...

  • equinoctial heat
  • equinoctial climate
noun

An equinoctial storm or gale is one that happens around the time of an equinox.

We were caught in an unexpected equinoctial gale while sailing.
Visual representation of "equinoctial" - An equinoctial storm or gale is one that happens around the time of an equinox.

Often appears as...

  • equinoctial gale
  • equinoctial storm
adjective

Related to the time when day and night are of equal length, around 20 March and 22 September.

During the equinoctial period, the length of day and night is approximately the same.
Visual representation of "equinoctial" - Related to the time when day and night are of equal length, around 20 March and 22 September.

Often appears as...

  • equinoctial point
  • equinoctial line
adjective

Located at or near the equator, equinoctial regions.

The weather in equinoctial regions doesn't vary much throughout the year.
Visual representation of "equinoctial" - Located at or near the equator, equinoctial regions.

Often appears as...

  • equinoctial heat
  • equinoctial climate
noun

An equinoctial storm or gale is one that happens around the time of an equinox.

We were caught in an unexpected equinoctial gale while sailing.
Visual representation of "equinoctial" - An equinoctial storm or gale is one that happens around the time of an equinox.

Often appears as...

  • equinoctial gale
  • equinoctial storm
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Equinox Dates

Remember 'equinoctial' is linked to two specific dates: around March 20 and September 22.

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Scientists use the equinoctial points to mark the beginning of spring and autumn.
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Day & Night

'Equinoctial' implies an equal duration of daylight and nighttime, which happens twice a year.

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Many cultures celebrate equinoctial events with festivals or rituals.
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