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 casts the longest shadowsthe sun rises due east today, but will rise slightly north of due east tomorrowthe sun has declination 0 degree today, but will have a negative declination tomorrowthe noontime sun reaches its highest point of the yearthe 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 yearlongest day (most daylight) of the year spring equinox summer solstice fall equinox winter solstice