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autumnal equinox

[aw-tuhm-nl ee-kwuh-noks, ek-wuh-noks] / ɔˈtʌm nl ˈi kwəˌnɒks, ˈɛk wəˌnɒks /
NOUN
autumn
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Or, as we say north of the equator, happy autumnal equinox!

From Scientific American Sep. 22, 2023

On September 23, 2023, the autumnal equinox will signal the coming of fall for the Northern Hemisphere.

From National Geographic Sep. 21, 2023

In an email, Dr. Nixon said his team was particularly excited to see what would happen in 2025, when Titan would reach its northern autumnal equinox.

From New York Times Dec. 5, 2022

The Fremont Arts Council celebrates the autumnal equinox with this illuminating lantern parade around Green Lake at 6 p.m.

From Seattle Times Sep. 22, 2022

The Mosaic ceremonies and festivals extend from the latter season up to the autumnal equinox.

From Commentary on Genesis, Vol. II Luther on Sin and the Flood by John Nicholas Lenker




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