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september equinox

/sɛpˈtɛmbər ˈiːkwɪnɒks/

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/sɛpˈtɛmbər ˈiːkwɪnɒks/C1formalscientific
  • ruАстрономическое событие, происходящее около 22 или 23 сентября каждого года, когда Солнце пересекает небесный экватор с севера на юг, знаменуя начало осени в Северном полушарии и весны в Южном полушарии.

The astronomical event that occurs around September 22nd or 23rd each year, when the Sun crosses the celestial equator from north to south, marking the beginning of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere.

  1. Astronomical eventB2formal

    The moment when the Sun crosses the celestial equator moving southward, marking the beginning of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere.

    ruСентябрьское равноденствие

    • The September equinox usually occurs on September 22 or 23.
    • Many cultures celebrate harvest festivals around the September equinox.
    • The September equinox marks the astronomical start of autumn.