Today, Wednesday, September 22, marks the first day of Fall 2010.
Technically known as the Autumnal Equinox, the first day of Fall 2010 is symbolic in many ways. It is during this time that the sun is directly above the Earth’s equator, resulting in an almost equal time period for day and night. Althogh our days have gradually been shortening since the sun passed the June (Summer) solstice, it isn’t until November 7 that it will be required to wind the clocks back.
Traditionally, the first full moon of fall is called the harvest moon, and this year, the moon is full less than 24 hours after the equinox. Watch for that big old harvest moon to rise just as the sun sinks below the horizon Wednesday and Thursday nights. As an added bonus, the harvest moon will appear very close to Jupiter on both nights.
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