Listed following are observable characteristics of equinoxes and solstices in the continental united states (which means temperate latitudes in the northern hemisphere). match each characteristic to the corresponding equinox or solstice. view available hint(s) the noontime sun reaches its highest point of the yearthe sun rises due east today, but will rise slightly north of due east tomorrowlongest day (most daylight) of the yearthe sun has declination 0 degree today, but will have a negative declination tomorrowthe noontime sun casts the longest shadowsthe sun crosses the meridian 23.5 degrees lower in altitude than the celestial equatorsunset occurs at its farthest point south of due west for the year sunset occurs at its farthest point south of due west for the year selected spring equinox summer solstice fall equinox winter solstice submit