When are solstices and equinoxes each year?

Solstices and equinoxes occur on specific dates each year, marking significant points in the Earth's orbit around the Sun. Here's a breakdown of the solstices and equinoxes for each hemisphere:

Northern Hemisphere:

- Spring (Vernal) Equinox: Around March 20 or 21.

- Summer (June) Solstice: Around June 20 or 21.

- Fall (Autumnal) Equinox: Around September 22 or 23.

- Winter (December) Solstice: Around December 21 or 22.

Southern Hemisphere:

- Fall (Autumnal) Equinox: Around March 20 or 21.

- Winter (June) Solstice: Around June 20 or 21.

- Spring (Vernal) Equinox: Around September 22 or 23.

- Summer (December) Solstice: Around December 21 or 22.

These dates may vary slightly from year to year due to the way the calendar aligns with the Earth's orbit. Solstices are the days with the longest or shortest amount of daylight, depending on the hemisphere, while equinoxes are the days when the lengths of day and night are approximately equal.