ESA Captures Stunning Equinox Photo Revealing Earth's Equal Day and Night Split

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Source: Hindustan Times
ESA Captures Stunning Equinox Photo Revealing Earth's Equal Day and Night Split
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The European Space Agency (ESA) shared a satellite image showcasing the Autumn equinox, which marks the division of day and night on Earth's surface. During an equinox, day and night are approximately equal in length all across the globe. The image is significant as it represents the moment when the Sun crossed the celestial equator, signifying the autumn equinox in the Northern Hemisphere.

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