The September Equinox

The September Equinox is a holiday dedicated to the day when day and night are approximately equal. In 2022, this event falls on September 23rd. However, scientists note that the September equinox can occur on any day between September 21 and 24. This is because the calendar and tropical years are different. Another name for the holiday is the southern equinox, as the sun moves from north to south and crosses the equator.

History

The September Equinox means the end of summer and the beginning of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. This holiday is celebrated in different parts of the world, but it has different meanings and names. For example, in Western Asia it is called Mehra Day, the Jashne Mirragan festival is held, in Japan it is the Higan holiday, and in Europe it is a harvest festival.

Interesting Facts

• In the French republican calendar, New Year’s Day was celebrated on the day of the September equinox.
• In the United States, traditional equinox events are held in Illinois.
• After the autumnal equinox, sunrises become later, and sunsets become early, the days become colder.
• After the autumn equinox, the Sun at the North Pole falls below the horizon and twilight sets in there, their duration is up to 6 months.
• In the Southern Hemisphere, after September 23, spring will come.

How to celebrate

Visit the nearest observation deck and observe the Sun. This amazing astronomical event is very interesting and informative. Read about astronomy – a science that can tell not only about the stars, but even about the future of man. Many regard the September equinox as the New Year, sum up the past year, outline plans for the future.

When is The September Equinox in 2022?

The September Equinox can occur any day between September 21-24.

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