Explanation
The Earth's axis is tilted, but during the equinoxes, the sun's rays hit the equator directly, causing equal day and night globally. This occurs twice a year, around March 20 and September 23.
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The Earth's axis is tilted, but during the equinoxes, the sun's rays hit the equator directly, causing equal day and night globally. This occurs twice a year, around March 20 and September 23.