September Equinox 2023 Date: When Is the First Day of Fall or Autumnal Equinox? Know Significance of the Day
The Autumnal Equinox is an important event as it marks the transition from summer to autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, while in the Southern Hemisphere, the day signifies the shift from winter to spring. Equinoxes occur due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.
Every year, the Earth experiences two equinoxes - one in March and another around September. The equinoxes are named the ‘vernal equinox' (spring equinox) and the ‘autumnal equinox’ (fall equinox), respectively. Equinoxes are the only time the Northern and Southern Hemisphere experience roughly equal amounts of daytime and nighttime. The March equinox is the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere and the autumnal equinox in the Southern, while the September equinox is the autumnal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere and the vernal in the Southern. In this article, let’s talk in-depth about the autumnal equinox. Fall Recipes 2023: From Butternut Squash Soup to Pumpkin Spice Latte, Delicious Recipes To Celebrate the First Day of Autumn (Watch Videos).
The September equinox, also known as the autumnal equinox, is the moment when the Sun appears to cross the celestial equator, heading southward. The date of the September equinox may fall anytime from September 21 to 24 due to the differences between the calendar year and the tropical year. This year, autumnal equinox 2023 will occur on Saturday, September 23, at 6:50 am GMT (12:20 pm IST).
September or Autumnal Equinox 2023 Date
Autumnal equinox 2023 will occur on Saturday, September 23, at 6:50 am GMT (12:20 pm IST).
September or Autumnal Equinox Significance
The Autumnal Equinox is an important event as it marks the transition from summer to autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, while in the Southern Hemisphere, the day signifies the shift from winter to spring. Equinoxes occur due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.
During this time, the Sun's rays strike the Earth's equator directly, causing day and night to be of equal length everywhere on the planet. In astrology, the Autumnal Equinox marks the entry of the Sun into the zodiac sign Libra. The September equinox is one point in time commonly used to determine the length of the tropical year.
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