autumnal equinox
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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
They were given good care, and generally began to head in September, at the time of the autumnal equinox, when there is usually a week or two of cool, rainy weather.
From The Cauliflower by Crozier, A. A. (Arthur Alger)
