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  1. When is the First Day of Fall? Autumnal Equinox 2026

    Dec 9, 2025 · The fall equinox and the first day of autumn arrive on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 8:04 P.M. EDT in the Northern Hemisphere. The equinox occurs at the same moment worldwide.

  2. When Do the Seasons Start and End in 2026? | Astronomical ...

    Dec 31, 2025 · Astronomical fall starts with the autumnal equinox and ends the day before the winter solstice. Meteorological fall runs September 1 to November 30, helping track seasonal weather …

  3. First Day of Spring 2026: The Spring Equinox - The Old Farmer's Almanac

    Jan 11, 2026 · “The ancient Chinese celebrated the first day of spring about six weeks earlier than the equinox”—not just on the equinox itself. As with most folklore, it’s only partly true. You should be able …

  4. The First Day of Winter: Winter Solstice 2025

    Dec 24, 2025 · The first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere is marked by the winter solstice, which occurs on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 10:03 A.M. (EST). Use our Time Zone Converter to …

  5. The Misunderstood Equinox: Separating Fact from Fiction

    Sep 23, 2025 · It’s not an all-day event such as a birthday or holiday. The equinox is the moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator—that imaginary line in the sky above Earth’s equator.

  6. Signs of Autumn: Flying Birds, Falling Leaves, and Fading Sunlight

    Sep 12, 2024 · What signs of fall can you see, hear, taste, smell, and touch? In our neck of the woods, the signs of fall are acorns falling and squirrels scurrying about. Hawks and hummers are starting to …

  7. Vernal Equinox Oddities: Lots to Learn About the First Day of Spring

    Mar 12, 2025 · If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s the spring equinox; in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s the autumn equinox. Why Does the Spring Equinox Fall on Different Dates?

  8. 2025 Fall Foliage Map & Peak Leaf Color Guide - The Old Farmer's …

    Our 2025 Fall Foliage Map estimates peak dates for every U.S. region based on historical patterns. Check it before planning your trip for the most accurate timing.

  9. First and Last Frost Dates by Zip Code 2026 - The Old Farmer's Almanac

    1 day ago · See the average first and last frost dates for locations across the U.S. and Canada with our frost dates calculator. Simply enter your postal code to see when the last spring frost date and first …

  10. What Is the Harvest Moon 2026? - The Old Farmer's Almanac

    Dec 30, 2025 · The Moon may rise as little as 23 minutes later on several nights before and after the full Harvest Moon (at about 42 degrees north latitude), which means extra light at peak harvest time near …