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Definition
Autumn equinox; the 16th of the 24 solar terms, marking the midpoint of autumn around September 22 to 23.
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How it's used
This term belongs to the traditional twenty four solar terms used to track agricultural cycles and seasonal changes. While it marks a specific astronomical point in the calendar, it is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing weather, traditional festivals, or the lunar calendar.
Examples
On the day of the autumn equinox, the day and night are of equal length.
Do you know when the autumn equinox is this year?
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Common phrases
the season of the autumn equinox
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