The Autumnal equinox takes place today. Scientists and astronomers prefer to call it the September equinox because, of course, in the Southern Hemisphere today is the beginning of Spring, not Autumn. But 'autumnal' is such a lovely word that I hate to give it up so I will continue to say "Autumnal equinox." I hope there is an equally lovely word for Spring in the languages of the Southern Hemisphere.
Not only is today the first day of Autumn, but there will be a full moon tonight. The full moon closest to the Autumnal equinox is known as the Harvest Moon. Shine on, Harvest Moon.
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