It's the Equinox!
Sunlight and the Seasons | March 20, 2017  

The March equinox is here. Is it true that day and night are the same length on the equinox? Tell us what you discover!

Report Your Day Length

sunlight around the globe
On the equinox the Sun shines directly on the equator and the length of day and night is nearly equal.

How to Report Your Daylight Hours

Step 1: Look up your sunrise/sunset for March 20, 2017.

Step 2: Calculate the length of time between sunrise and sunset.

Step 3: Report your day length for March 20.

Step 4: Explore daylight map.

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Next Update: April 20, 2017