equinoctial
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/ˌiːkwɪˈnɑːkʃl/
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/ˌiːkwɪˈnɒkʃl/
relating to an equinox, when day and night are of equal length
During the equinoctial period, the sun shines directly on the equator, causing equal day and night.
在春分秋分期間,太陽直射赤道,造成晝夜相等。