autumnal equinox
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Or, as we say north of the equator, happy autumnal equinox!
From Scientific American • Sep. 22, 2023
On September 23, 2023, the autumnal equinox will signal the coming of fall for the Northern Hemisphere.
From National Geographic • Sep. 21, 2023
The Fremont Arts Council celebrates the autumnal equinox with this illuminating lantern parade around Green Lake at 6 p.m.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2022
The crop was planted unusually late, after the autumnal equinox, the traditional last day of planting in the area.
From New York Times • May 11, 2022
After the fall of the monarchy, the Convention decided that the year should begin with the autumnal equinox, and that the enumeration should date from the birth of the Republic.
From Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 1 of 3) Essay 1: Robespierre by Morley, John
