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In 2024, the autumnal (fall) equinox arrives on Sunday, September 22, marking the official first day of fall. Here's everything you should know about the fall equinox—plus our favorite fall facts, folklore, photos, and more!
When do the four seasons start in 2024—for spring, summer, fall, and winter? Here are the equinox and solstice dates—plus, answers to common questions about the seasons of the year in North America.
The full Moon rises the evening of September 17, 2024. Strange things happen around this Moon, which always follows the autumnal equinox. The intervals between moonrises get really short. Learn more—and find out why it's called the Harvest Moon.
On this day, around the time of the fall equinox, the harvest commenced, and there were great fairs and festivals. This started the custom of early autumnal elections because it was a convenient time for people to gather. Elections were shifted to November in the American climate, where the harvest season was more stretched out. December 25 ...
Astronomically speaking, the first day of spring is marked by the spring equinox, which falls on March 19, 20, or 21. The equinox happens at the exact moment worldwide, although our clock times reflect a different time zone.
If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s the spring equinox; in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s the autumn equinox. Why Does the Spring Equinox Fall on Different Dates? If you thought that the Spring Equinox only ever occurred on March 21, you may be dating yourself.
On the spring or fall equinoxes, a peculiar phenomenon occurs. If you stand directly in front of the Sphinx (facing it) at sunset on the date of either equinox, as the Sun nears the horizon, you’ll observe it settle directly onto the Sphinx’s right shoulder.
The autumnal equinox date is usually on the 22nd or 23rd of September. It varies slightly, since our Gregorian calendar doesn’t perfectly match up with the time it takes the Earth to orbit the Sun (365 days versus approximately 365 and 1/4 days).
When is the winter solstice? In 2024, the first day of winter is Saturday, December 21. So, what is the winter solstice and why does it happen? Learn all about the shortest day of the year—and tell us what winter means to you!