The Autumnal Equinox is the period in the middle of autumn, usually occurring at the end of September in the solar calendar. Do you know what day the Autumnal Equinox falls in 2024?
The 24 annual solar terms include: Beginning of spring, Rain water, Jing trap, Spring equinox, Qingming, Coc vu, Lap ha, Tieu man, Mang chung, Ha chi, Tieu thu, Dai thu, Lap thu, Xu thu, Bach lo, Thu phan, Han lo, Dew descent, Lap dong, Tieu snow, Dai snow, Dong chi, Tieu han and Dai han.
Among the 24 solar terms, the Autumnal Equinox is the 16th, after the White Dew and Cold Dew periods. According to Chinese characters, “Thu” means autumn, and “Phan” means division. This division refers to even and balanced separations. Thus, the general meaning of the Autumnal Equinox is to indicate the period in the middle of autumn.
The Autumnal Equinox can start on September 22 or September 23 of the Gregorian calendar every year. The Autumnal Equinox in 2024 starts on Sunday, September 22 of the Gregorian calendar (ie August 20 of the lunar calendar) and ends on October 7 of the Gregorian calendar (ie September 5 of the lunar calendar).
The Autumnal Equinox is the first day of the Autumnal Equinox. The Autumnal Equinox in 2024 falls on September 22.
The Autumnal Equinox is a milestone when the Sun appears directly above the Earth's equator, and because Vietnam is located near the equator, many areas have quite bright sunlight.
After the Autumnal Equinox, in the Northern Hemisphere, the Sun will rise later and set earlier, meaning the days (the amount of sunlight) will get shorter. At the same time, the weather will get cooler and drier.
As the autumnal equinox approaches, the weather begins to cool down with the telltale signs of autumn. Plants, especially evergreens and deciduous trees, begin to prepare for winter rest. The leaves begin to change color, giving nature its signature autumnal beauty.
In terms of animal life, many species also undergo changes to prepare for the upcoming winter. Migratory birds begin their long journey south in search of warmer places. Many animals also begin to store food or change their fur and skin to adapt to the cold weather conditions that will come.
The Autumn Equinox also has a great influence on agricultural activities. This is the harvest time of many important crops such as rice, corn, and tubers. This not only determines the lives of farmers but also affects the food market and socio-economy.
With significant changes in temperature and humidity, the Autumnal Equinox also requires each person to adjust their living habits to maintain health. This is the ideal time to start activities such as jogging, hiking or practicing outdoor yoga, which helps improve physical and mental health. In addition, the diet also needs to change, should supplement more foods rich in vitamins and minerals to strengthen the immune system.
The Autumnal Equinox is not only a fascinating natural phenomenon but also brings about many important changes to the environment and society; from changes in weather, plant and animal activities to profound effects on culture, agriculture and human health.
VN (according to VTC News)