The equator has equal day and night all year
The equator experiences a unique balance of 12 hours of daylight and darkness every single day, a stability that profoundly shapes its climate and biodiversity.
Twice a year, around March 20 and September 22, the sun aligns directly over the equator during the equinoxes. This means the Earth's tilt is neutral, giving everyone on Earth roughly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness.
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