Autumn Ekvinox – the official early autumn in the northern hemisphere – will take place on Monday 22 September 2025 at exactly 14:19 EDT, according to the old farmer Almanac. This astronomical event takes place when the sun passes through the heavenly equator, an imaginary line in the sky directly above the Earth’s equator.
Unlike the suns, which indicate the longest and shortest days of the year, the equinox is unique in the offer of almost the same hours of daylight and darkness around the world. After equinox, daylight is constantly decreasing to the winter solstice in December.
What happens during the equinox?
Ekvinox occurs twice a year – in September (autumn) and March (Vernal or Spring). In the following data:
The ground axis is not inclined to the sun.
Day and night are roughly the same.
It seems that the sun rises to the east and lights up to the west.
Observers may notice rapid changes in where the sun rises and planted on the horizon from one day to the next.
The word ekvinox itself comes from the Latin Aequus (straight) and nox (night).
Meteorological vs Astronomical fall
Fall is defined in two ways:
Meteorological autumn: September, October, November.
Astronomical autumn: 22. September at the Winter Solstice at the end of December.
This period is characterized by cooler temperatures, shorter days, falling leaves and the transition of nature to dormant.
Why do we call it a “fall”?
The season has two names: autumn and autumn.
Autumn comes from Latin Autumnus and is preferred in British English.
Autumn originated in Britain of the 16th century as a shortened version of phrases as “Fall of the Leaf”. Soon writers used “Autumn of the Year” or “Fall of Leaves” to describe the most visible change in the season. Over time, the word was shortened to the “fall”, which later became more common in American English.
Seasonal shifts and lifestyle
At the beginning of autumn, the morning and evenings often feel cold, while in the afternoon they can still carry summer heat. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient to cross. Until October, colder temperatures and pulsating foliage get attention to the center of attention, with picturesque rides and weekend stays dedicated to baking leaves.
Cultural traditions around the world
Autumn equinox is bound to harvest and celebrations of communities across cultures:
Harming festivals (Europe and North America): Holidays, music, dance and food sharing indicate the abundance of the season.
Harvest Moon: Full Moon closest to equinox, often celebrated gathering.
Half of Autumn (China): Families met, share Mooncakes and light lanterns symbolizing unity.
Higan (Japan): Time in honor of ancestors by visiting Graves and thinking about family ties.
Tradition Pagan & Wiccan: Celebrations in megalithic places, such as Stonehenge, indicate the sunrise of the equinox.
Spiritual and symbolic meaning
In addition to its science, autumn carries deep symbolism:
Transition and change: Like the trees, they throw their leaves, autumn invites people to release what they no longer serve them.
Harvest and gratitude: Time to think about abundance and success last year.
Preparation and renewal: The season prepares us for introspection of winter.
Life cycle: culturally, autumn reflects maturity, aging and beauty of the natural decline in life.
Rituals and practices
People from all over the world indicate equinox with:
Lists of gratitude focus on blessing.
Deltwruat houses and spaces to welcome new energy.
Setting the settings for the following months.
Meditation and yoga to remain ground.
Nature goes again to connect with seasonal rhythms.
Lighting of candles or lantern as symbols of reflection and thanks.
After equinox, the days will shorten and prolong the night when the earth leans further from the sun. Until November 2, 2025, the former sunset will bring at the end of the summer time.
The autumn equinox thus represents much more than a calendar date – it is a scientific event, a cultural milestone and a spiritual reminder of life cycles.
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