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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

This year, the warm days have not only surpassed the September 22 autumnal equinox but are expected to continue through Oct.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2022

Pull your sweaters from storage, and get your yard rakes ready: The autumnal equinox — the official astronomical start to fall — occurs Sept. 22 at 9:04 p.m.

From Washington Post • Aug. 26, 2022

In fact, from August 1st until the autumnal equinox is an anxious time for the singer.

From The Voice Its Production, Care and Preservation by Miller, Frank E.




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