On the equinoxes, which of the following occurs?
- Days are longer and nights shorter
- Nights are longer and days shorter
- Days and nights are of equal length
- There is continuous daylight
Show answer and solution
Correct answer: C. Days and nights are of equal length
1. An equinox occurs when the Sun is directly above the equator.
2. At this time the Sun's rays are evenly split between the hemispheres.
3. As a result, day and night are of almost equal duration everywhere.
_Source: RRB Group D (RRC) PYQ, held 27-10-2013, Q.43._