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Equinoxes occur twice a year when day and night are unequal length.
Equinoxes occur twice a year when day and night are equal length.
An solar eclipse occurs when one celestial body passes behind another, blocking its light.
An solar eclipse occurs when one celestial body passes in front of another, blocking its light.
Many cultures have traditionally used astronomical observations to determine the best times for planting and harvesting crops.
Many cultures have traditionally used astronomical observations to determine the best times for planting and harvesting crops.
Indigenous communities often rely on astronomical phenomena to understand seasonal changes. This knowledge informs activities such as when to migrate, when certain animals may be more abundant, or when specific plants may be in bloom. The observation of the sun's position in the sky and its changes over the seasons is particularly significant.
Indigenous communities often rely on astronomical phenomena to understand seasonal changes. This knowledge informs activities such as when to migrate, when certain animals may be more abundant, or when specific plants may be in bloom. The observation of the sun's position in the sky and its changes over the seasons is particularly significant.