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The fall equinox will take place on September 22, 2026, at 8:05 p.m. Eastern time, marking the start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. During this event, day and night are nearly equal in length, and the sun is directly overhead at the equator. The equinox has been celebrated worldwide for centuries, with various cultural traditions associated with it.
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The fall equinox will take place on September 22, 2026, at 8:05 p.m. Eastern time, marking the start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. During this event, day and night are nearly equal in length, and the sun is directly overhead at the equator. The equinox has been celebrated worldwide for centuries, with various cultural traditions associated with it.
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