About this day
Why it is kept and where it comes from
About this day
The autumnal equinox is the day in autumn when day and night are nearly equal, around 22 or 23 September.
Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues
The Sun crosses the equator from north to south, and the days then become shorter than the nights in the northern half of the world.
How the day is observed
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Observed in the sky; the day is not a holiday.