Scientists Say: Equinox and Solstice
Equinoxes and solstices mark the start of Earth’s seasons
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Hundreds of millions of people in Central Asia, the Middle East and elsewhere around the world celebrate the new year, or Nowruz, on the spring equinox. Here, a table is set up with symbolic Nowruz items, such as an apple, garlic and coins.
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