It is the Vernal Equinox!" There were shoutings and great rejoicings.
"But," said the Angle-Worm, uncoiling after reflection, "this is dead summer-time." "Very well," said the Turtle, "we are far from our region; the season differs with the difference of time between the two points." "Ah, true.

True enough.

But it is night.

How should the sun pass in the night ?" "In these distant regions he doubtless passes always in the night at this hour." "Yes, doubtless that is true.

But it being night, how is it that we could see him ?" "It is a great mystery.