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2 | 51% | 13 | When the sun crosses the plane of the equator in March | |
3 | 44% | 9 | Times of year when the sun crosses the celestial equator | |
When The Sun Crosses The Equator Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "EQUINOX" which means:
- noun
- • Either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length
- • (astronomy) either of the two celestial points at which the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
An example sentence would be:
- • "The equinox occurs twice a year, in march and september."
- • "During the equinox, the length of day and night is nearly equal."
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