Things happen four times a year, whether you notice them or not—and odds are, you’ve just lived through one without even realizing it. We’re talking about the winter and summer solstices and the spring and fall equinoxes. If you’re around 50 years old (and have managed to stay on this planet the whole time), congratulations: you’ve racked up about 200 of these cosmic milestones… and may still have no idea what just happened.

Curious? You should be! The equinoxes—from the Latin aequus (equal) and nox (night)—are the moments when day and night share a truce, giving us almost equal daylight and darkness. Easy to remember, right? Meanwhile, the solstices—from sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still)—mark the Sun’s “pause button” in the sky, creating either the longest day or the longest night of the year.

So the next time you’re marveling at how dark it gets at 5 p.m. or why the sun won’t set until after dinner, remember: you’re not just annoyed at daylight savings—you’re witnessing an ancient celestial event. 🌞🌍

Click here for a more in-depth explanation for the science-minded folks out there…

Drew and Christine Morgan are experienced REALTORS and NOTARY PUBLIC located in Belmont, CA, where they own and operate MORGANHOMES, Inc. They have assisted buyers and sellers in their community for over 30 years. Drew and Christine have received the coveted Diamond award and ranked among the top 50 agents nationwide and the top 3 in Northern California by RE/MAX. To contact them, please call (650) 508.1441 or emailinfo@morganhomes.com.

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