Vernal Equinox

Synonyms of vernal equinox

• spring equinox

Collocations of vernal equinox

spring equinox

Frequency: 80 %

The vernal equinox, also known as the spring equinox, marks the beginning of spring.

astronomical phenomenon

Frequency: 70 %

The vernal equinox is an important astronomical phenomenon in the Earth's orbit.

celestial event

Frequency: 65 %

The vernal equinox is a significant celestial event that occurs twice a year.

day and night equal length

Frequency: 60 %

During the vernal equinox, the day and night are of equal length.

Idiomatic Expressions for vernal equinox

• Phrase: vernal point
  Meaning: the point on the celestial sphere where the sun crosses the celestial equator from south to north during the vernal equinox
  Usage: Astronomers study the vernal point to track the movement of the sun during the vernal equinox.