Fall Equinox Is Next Week: What It Is and What It Looks Like

The fall equinox, which marks the start of the autumn season in the Northern Hemisphere, is set to occur on September 22nd. The equinox is a celestial event when the sun's position directly above the Earth's equator results in an equal amount of daylight and nighttime hours across the globe. This transition signifies the gradual shift towards shorter days and longer nights, as the northern part of the Earth begins to tilt away from the sun. Culturally, the fall equinox is celebrated in many traditions, often with festivals and rituals to welcome the changing seasons. The equinox can be observed through various natural phenomena, such as the sun rising and setting directly in the east and west, and the apparent equal length of day and night. As the Earth continues its orbit, the Northern Hemisphere will experience a gradual cooling and the arrival of autumn foliage, marking the start of a new seasonal cycle.