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Astronomical Fall Begins Tuesday: What the Autumnal Equinox Means for Skywatchers – WTOP News
- On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, the autumnal equinox officially marked the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere at 8:04 p.m., bringing shorter days until the winter solstice on Dec. 21.
- Environment Canada Meteorologist Geoff Coulson predicts a drier, slightly cooler start to the season, though a strong El Nino in the Pacific Ocean suggests warmer-than-normal conditions for Nov and Dec.
- Roughly equal day and night lengths occur during the equinox, which derives from the Latin words 'aequus' and 'nox,' while NPR reports the alignment creates a 'henge' effect with city streets.
- The Harvest Moon will reach full illumination this Saturday, September 26, appearing full for three days, according to the Farmers Almanac, supplanting the traditional Corn and Hunter moon names.
- Daylight saving time will end at 2 a.m. Nov. 1, shifting sunrise and sunset times about one hour earlier than on Halloween, providing more morning light toward the winter solstice.
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