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On the equinox, the Earth experiences almost equal amounts of light and darkness.
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The Earth is tilted on its axis at a 23.5 degree angle. Twice a year, this tilt results in an equinox.
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On the equinox, the line between night and day runs through North and South Poles, dividing the planet almost perfectly in half.
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On the equinox at Chichen Itza, shadow and sunlight work together to form a serpent that slithers down the north facing steps.