Question

During the equinox, there are ___________.

• A. longer nights and shorter days
• B. shorter nights and longer days
• C. days and nights of equal duration
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C days and nights of equal duration

The direct rays of the Sun fall on the equator on 21st March and 23rd September. On these dates, the entire Earth experiences equal days and equal nights because neither of the poles is tilted towards the Sun. This is called equinox.