Solstices and equinoxes are astronomical events that mark significant transitions in the Earth's seasons. Both phenomena are a direct result of the Earth's axial tilt of approximately 23.5 degrees relative to its orbit around the Sun. This tilt is responsible for the changing angles at which sunlight strikes different parts of the Earth throughout the year, leading to variations in temperature and day length. However, while both are related to the Earth’s tilt, they differ significantly in terms of daylight patterns.