September Equinox
September 23 - WEDNESDAY
Observance: Season Holiday (India)
"The celestial balance point marking autumn's beginning when daylight and darkness are perfectly equal."
The autumnal equinox when day and night are equal, marking fall's arrival in the Northern Hemisphere.
Traditions:
- Celebrating harvest festivals and autumn's arrival with seasonal foods
- Observing astronomical phenomena and planetary alignments
- Preparing for winter by harvesting crops and storing provisions
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Fun Fact:
After the September equinox, days become shorter than nights in the Northern Hemisphere until the March equinox.