autumnal equinox

Noun

Meaning

(astronomy) the equinoctial point that lies in the constellation of Virgo

September 22

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

fall equinox September equinox meridian apogee september equinox period fall circle autumn harvest ecliptic autumnal equator longitude
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Antonyms

vernal equinox spring spring equinox March equinox

Hypernyms

equinox equinoctial point

Examples

In the southern hemisphere, the vernal equinox occurs in September and the autumnal equinox in March. Source: Internet

“As predicted by Ji-Ah, Tic did not survive the autumnal equinox. Source: Internet

The second reason why we call it the Harvest Moon is because it happens closest to the autumnal equinox. Source: Internet

Early-morning rain clouds parted and the sun illuminated psychics, gypsy dancers and henna healers who all came together to celebrate the autumnal equinox. Source: Internet

By law, the beginning of each year was set at midnight, beginning on the day the apparent autumnal equinox falls at the Paris Observatory. Source: Internet

In particular, the committee noted that the autumnal equinox of year 144 was predicted to occur at 11:59:40 pm local apparent time in Paris, which was closer to midnight than its inherent 3 to 4 minute uncertainty. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

autumn-blooming autumn-flowering autumnal autumnal equinox day autumnal equinox time autumnal hawkbit