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A heron looks for food near berry bushes during early autumn sunshine, in Richmond, London

Science Sep 22

Fall has officially arrived. Here's what to know about the autumnal equinox

By Associated Press

Science Mar 16

Peach blossom wave pulls visitors to Spain’s spring landscape
Is spring really, finally here? What to know about the vernal equinox

It's far from clear if the weather is planning to cooperate, but spring arrives — technically, at least — Friday.

By Associated Press

Science Sep 22

Couple walks through Tallman Mountain State Park beneath changing fall foliage colors in Sparkill, New York
Day and night get equal billing as fall equinox arrives. Here are 3 things to know

The autumnal equinox arrives Monday, marking the start of the fall season for the Northern Hemisphere and the spring in the Southern Hemisphere.

By Associated Press

Science Sep 22

Autumn Sunshine
Today is the first day of fall. Here's why

The word “equinox” comes from the Latin words for equal and night. But day and night are not exactly equal length on the equinox.

By Osnat Katz, The Conversation

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