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 Translation for 'equinox' from English to Swedish
NOUN   an equinox | equinoxes / equinoctes
SYNO equinoctial point | equinox
astron.
dagjämning {u}
equinox
astron.
höstdagjämning {u}
autumn equinox
astron.
vårdagjämning {u}
spring equinox
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Translation for 'equinox' from English to Swedish

equinox
dagjämning {u}astron.

autumn equinox
höstdagjämning {u}astron.
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spring equinox
vårdagjämning {u}astron.
Usage Examples English
  • Astronomical data are often specified not only in their relation to an epoch or date of reference but also in their relations to other conditions of reference, such as coordinate systems specified by "equinox", or "equinox and equator", or "equinox and ecliptic" – when these are needed for fully specifying astronomical data of the considered type.
  • The Iranian calendar always begins the year on the vernal equinox and sets its intercalary days so that the following year also begins on the vernal equinox.
  • The March equinox or northward equinox is the equinox on the Earth when the subsolar point appears to leave the Southern Hemisphere and cross the celestial equator, heading northward as seen from Earth.
  • As explained in the Talmud, there is a tradition that the Sun was created in its vernal equinox position at the beginning of the springtime Jewish lunar month of "Nissan".
  • Ancient Persians celebrated the vernal equinox, summer solstice, autumnal equinox, and winter solstice through a variety of different festivals and traditions.

  • "Vishu", from Sanskrit "Viṣuvam", literally means 'equal', and it connoted to the celebration of spring equinox in the past.
  • The September equinox takes place in this month, and certain observances are organized around it.
  • 28 May 2008 – "Cassini" completed its 43rd flyby of Titan, ending its primary mission. Renamed "Cassini" Equinox mission, "Cassini" observed Saturn during its equinox crossing, or summertime.
  • While the Nisan-years begin the year around the Vernal equinox (Spring equinox) (Gregorian March 20/21), the Tishri-years begin the years around the Autumn equinox (Gregorian September 22/23).
  • From the March equinox it currently takes 92.75 days until the June solstice, then 93.65 days until the September equinox, 89.85 days until the December solstice and finally 88.99 days until the March equinox.

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