During an equinox, places around the globe experience nearly equal amounts of daytime and nighttime. The second occurrence ...

In Japan, Autumnal Equinox Day is a national holiday. In Japanese, it’s known as Shubun no Hi (秋分の日), according to Coto ...

But some events that might be described as "astronomically awesome" if not fully astronomical are also known for adding ...

Though the autumnal equinox is Sunday, marking the astronomical start of fall, Chicago-area residents wouldn't know without ...

The Mayans were one of the most advanced ancient civilizations in terms of scientific advancements. Their crown jewel was the ...

The fall season officially begins on the calendar this Sunday, with the autumn equinox. For those of us in the northern ...

Superior: Learn the basics of astronomy 9-10:30 p.m. at Festival Park Barker's Island with experts from Starry Skies North, DarkSky Wisconsin and the Arrowhead Astronomical Society. Solon Springs: Our ...

The final week of astronomical summer will feel quite summery in Chicago with Monday’s forecast high of 88 degrees at O’Hare ...

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Meteorological autumn began on Sept. 1, but astronomical autumn, also known as calendar autumn or the autumnal equinox, is on ...

Astronomical fall starts with the autumnal ... Meteorological fall follows the calendar. The autumn-associated flavoring phenomenon extends from breakfast to dinner. "For the next two months ...

Japan's traditional calendar system, known as '72 Kōsokudō' or 'Shichijūnni-ko,' divides the year into 72 micro-seasons, each lasting about five days. Rooted in ancient Chinese astronomy and adapted ...