THE’spring equinox He brings with him a series of myths and beliefs, some of which have been handed down over the centuries. So let’s go to make a list of myths on the equinox and to check their truthfulness to understand what is really true and what is not.
The balance of the egg: false
A popular myth says it is possible balance an egg in a vertical position during the equinox. However, there is no connection between the equinox and the ability to balance an egg. It is possible to do it At any time of the yearas long as you have the right egg and a stable surface.
The equinox lasts all day: false
Contrary to the common belief, the equinox, but a precise moment in which the sun passes over the equator. In 2024, the spring equinox took place on March 19 at 23:06 Edt despite usually both 20 or 21 March. This year, in fact, it is binstile.
Day and night are exactly the same: false
Even if the equinox literally translates into “the same night”, it does not mean that day and night are exactly of the same duration. In reality, the curvature of the sun’s rays causes the day to be slightly longer than the night.
No shadow at noon: partially true
Another myth claims that At noon during the equinox there is no shadow. This is partially truebut only for those who are on the exact equator at that precise moment.
The equinox influences the mood: partially true
Some believe that the equinox can influence moodcausing the so -called “spring fever”. However, there is no scientific evidence that support this idea. However, it is true that the increase in temperatures and hours of light can influence positively the mood of people.
