Fall Equinox

The Fall Equinox, also known as the Autumnal Equinox, occurs around September 22 or 23 each year in the Northern Hemisphere. It marks the moment when day and night are approximately equal in length. This happens because the Sun is positioned directly above the equator. After the equinox, days become shorter as we move toward winter. Culturally, it signifies the transition from summer to autumn, often associated with harvest festivals and changes in nature, as leaves turn colors and temperatures cool down. The event is celebrated in various traditions worldwide.