Home INFORMASI know the phenomenon of equinox

know the phenomenon of equinox

( Equinox)

Equinox phenomenon had been warmly discussed in the community in 2016. Based on information circulating in the community, stated that the temperature changes that occurred on March 20-21, 2016 that is increasingly hot conditions in some areas in Indonesia.

People believe, if we go out during the day (equinok phenomenon), then the earth feels hotter than usual, even people at that time, are reluctant to get out of the house, they prefer to stay at home. Now, let us observe carefully, is it true that the heat of the earth's surface, especially in some regions of Indonesia caused by Equinox phenomenon ???

The name Equinoks itself comes from the Latin word "aequus" which means "equal" and "nox" meaning "night", because during equinox, the length of day and night is the same. This equinox phenomenon occurs because at that time the sun is right on the equator of the earth. Equinox phenomenon itself occurs twice a year ie 21 March and 23 September each year. As we know, that area of Indonesia is also crossed by the equator (Pontianak).

( Solar Circulation )

But is it true, the heat temperature in some regions in Indonesia is caused by Equinox phenomenon ??? Here is the explanation BMKG that I get from BMKG mussels site.

Responding to the circulation of news which states that the air temperature in Indonesia can reach 40 ° C at the equinox, here is an explanation that we can convey:

Equinox is one of the astronomical phenomena in which the sun crosses the equator and periodically lasts 2 times a year, ie on 21 March and 23 September.
As this phenomenon progresses, the duration of day and night in all parts of the earth is almost the same relative, including those in the subtropics of the north and south.
The existence of the phenomenon does not always lead to drastic increase in air temperature, where we know the average maximum temperature in the territory of Indonesia can reach 32-36 ° C.
Equinox is not a phenomenon like the Heat Wave that occurs in Africa and the Middle East which can lead to a large and lasting increase in air temperature.
In response to this, BMKG urges people not to worry about the effects of equinox as mentioned in developing issues.
In general, weather conditions in some parts of Indonesia tend to be dry. Some places like northern Sumatra begin to enter the dry season. So it is better people still anticipate the weather conditions are quite hot by increasing the immune system and keep the family health and the environment.

Based on the BMKG information, it can be concluded that the temperature heat in some areas is not caused by equinok, but indeed at that time the weather in some regions of Indonesia tend to be dry as what was submitted by BMKG.

If this article is useful, please share and do not forget to leave comments as a reflection material for perfection This blog, thank you.

Source: BMKG