Al-Hussaini: Today is equal in length to the night and day in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf

Arab Weather - Weather researcher and founding member of the Climate Nomenclature Committee, Abdulaziz Al-Hussaini, announced that today will witness equal length of night and day in the Kingdom and the Gulf States, as night and day each last 12 hours.

Al-Hussaini indicated via his account on the "X" platform that the coming days will witness an increase in the length of the night at the expense of the day in the northern regions of the globe, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He added that the "Al-Wasm" season will begin on 13 Rabi' al-Thani 1446 AH, corresponding to October 16.

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What is the equality of night and day?

Equinox is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs twice a year, in spring and fall, when the length of day and night are equal all over the world.

This phenomenon occurs as a result of the sun being directly above the equator, which results in an equal distribution of light in the northern and southern hemispheres of the Earth.

• In the Northern Hemisphere, equal day and night usually occur at the vernal equinox (around March 20) and autumnal equinox (around September 23).
• In the Southern Hemisphere, the same equinox occurs on opposite dates.

The importance of the equality of night and day

1. Moderate weather: This phenomenon contributes to the change of seasons as the transition from summer to autumn or from winter to spring begins.
2. Farming: Some farmers rely on this period to grow certain crops.
3. Astronomical Guide: This event is considered one of the most important astronomical landmarks that humans have used since ancient times to determine calendars and time.

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