Although the weather forecast for the remainder of the week seems like summer with temperatures in the eighties possible this weekend, the autumnal equinox arrived at 2:29 Universal Time September 23 (Actually 10:29 PM EST yesterday September 22). This is when the center of
the sun crosses the celestial equator. The sunrise and sunset will occur exactly due east and due west respectively. It is also when the length of the day and night are approximately equal. I was thinking that the next fall moon would be the harvest moon, but apparently that occurred on September 8th as it was the full moon closest to the equinox. However, since we have not yet had a frost, everything is still growing in the garden and my final harvest is yet to come.
Fall is a great time to be outside and experience the season fully. The cool evenings and daytime breezes keep the bugs away and after the first frost they will be practically non-existent. Humidity is usual low which also makes it ideal weather for hiking and biking. Bonfires and hayrides, apple pies and hot cider create wonderful memories waiting to be repeated. What do you love most about fall?
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