astronomical_phenomenon

equinoxes

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Properties

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characteristic
equal day and night
description
Astronomical events when the sun crosses the celestial equator, resulting in equal day and night, also not accurately accounted for by Manichaeus but known through secular philosophy.
relation_to_sun
crosses celestial equator
type
astronomical event

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  • referenced_byManichaeus
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    Manichaeus, which in his frenzy he had written most largely on these subjects; but discovered not any account of the solstices, or equinoxes, or the eclipses of the greater lights
  • referenced_bySecular Philosophy
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    I had learned in the books of secular philosophy. But I was commanded to believe; and yet it corresponded not with what had been established by calculations and my own sight, but was quite contrary.
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    2026-03-02T21:55:22.987Z
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