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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

The crop was planted unusually late, after the autumnal equinox, the traditional last day of planting in the area.

From New York Times May 11, 2022

At the autumnal equinox, they offered the fruits of the harvest, and returned thanks.

From Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions Being a Comparison of the Old and New Testament Myths and Miracles with those of the Heathen Nations of Antiquity Considering also their Origin and Meaning by Doane, T. W.




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