By Lisa E. Kirkwood
Autumn
Tales of
A Time of Harvest,
Gratitude, and
Reflection
s months flow from summer into
autumn, the days get shorter and
colder, flowers fade, and the leaves of
trees start to change color. The autumn
equinox marks the astronomical
beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere and
spring in the Southern Hemisphere. The word
"equinox" comes from Latin, meaning "equal night".
The first day of fall, or the autumnal equinox,
typically falls on September 22nd or 23rd, and,
occasionally, on September 21st or 24th. This
variation is due to the Earth's orbit and the way the
Gregorian calendar is structured.
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