In this article, we will talk about when in 2022-2023 the spring and autumn equinox, as well as winter and summer solstice, will come.
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The equinox and solstice are astronomical phenomena that can be observed at a certain time of the year. Let's find out with you when they are.
When the spring equinox in 2023 comes: terms, dates
Equinox and solstice are different concepts.
Equinoxes are periods when day and night last the same in time. Thus, the seasons change. The phenomenon usually manifests itself while the sun crosses the equator.
In 2023, the day of the spring equinox falls on Monday on March 20. On this date, day by duration will be equal to the night.
To date, the equinox is no longer celebrated as in the old days. Now this is rather a tribute to tradition. When this day, the girls make desires on a lighted candle. It is important to focus on the flame, close your eyes, imagine what you want and this object rises and flies into the universe.
Despite the fact that the holiday itself has outlived itself, many continue to believe that thoughts on the equinox have a special force. So it’s better not to think about the bad, and if this happens, then write them out on paper and burn them. Also, according to tradition, jumping through bonfires, dousing with water, and so on are carried out. Thus, as it were, the spirit is cleared and a person is ready to meet spring with a bright head.
When the autumn equinox comes in 2023: terms, dates
There is also an autumn equinox. The ancestors on this day asked for the sun for help, drive away the night and return the light. After baptism passed in Russia, the equinox began to be associated with the Merry of the Virgin, which is celebrated on September 21. People read prayers to her and asked for well -being, health and a good harvest.
In 2023, the autumn equinox will be held on September 23, on Saturday at 6:49 (UTC) or at 8:49 (Moscow time). On this date, day by duration will be equal to the night.
In honor of this holiday, festivities were arranged for two weeks - a week before and the same after this date. It was customary to go to relatives in other villages, communicate and remember their ancestors.
It was believed that water had a special force and therefore people tried to wash themselves more often to be healthy, beautiful and strong. It was also customary to visit the graves of the deceased, set the tables and feast on the occasion of the end of the harvest.
When the winter solstice occurs in 2022-2023: terms, dates
Winter solstice implies that the sun falls to its extreme lower point in the year.
Winter solstice is when the shortest day of the year and the longest night. In the north during this period, a polar night. The day practically does not come.
In 2022, the winter solstice date was on December 21.
In 2023, the winter solstice date was on December 22.
After this date, the day begins to be added at a speed of about 3-4 minutes a day. Nature and we begin to feel the movement for spring.
The turning point is the day of the spring equinox, after which the day becomes longer than the night.
When the summer solstice occurs in 2023: terms, dates
Summer solstice implies that the sun comes in height to its extreme highest point in the year. In the summer, the northern hemisphere receives more sun and summer comes there, and in winter they change places. During the summer solstice there is the shortest night of the year. And in the north - white nights, when almost night does not come.
The date of the summer solstice in 2023 is June 21 on Wednesday.
After this date, movement begins to winter. The day begins to shorten every day for 3-4 minutes. And the turning point comes on the day of the autumn equinox, after which the day becomes shorter than the night.
At different times, the peoples celebrate this day. Everyone has their own traditions and customs. Most consider this day a revival and the beginning of something new.
It is recommended to relax more these days. Intuition intensifies and erupt emotions. It is important to get less negativity during this period. It is also worth thinking about your lifestyle and start changes for the better.
As you can see, the equinox and solstice differ from each other not only by dates, but also by customs these days.
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