Fall Equinox

GPTKB entity

Statements (44)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:astronomy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fall Equinox
gptkbp:is_a_marker_for climate change
gptkbp:is_a_phenomenon_that celestial mechanics
gptkbp:is_a_time_for gptkb:community_gatherings
cultural expressions
cultural rituals
seasonal changes
family reunions
reflection and gratitude
spiritual reflection
preparing for winter
people reflect on the past year
celebrating the bounty of the earth
leaves change color
people give thanks
the sun crosses the celestial equator
days start to become shorter
many animals prepare for winter
many festivals occur
nights start to become longer
plants begin to die back
setting intentions for the coming months
the harvest is celebrated
the sun rises due east and sets due west
the weather begins to cool
the equatorial regions experience equal day and night
gptkbp:is_associated_with the zodiac sign Libra
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:various_cultures
various indigenous peoples
gptkbp:is_characterized_by equal day and night lengths
gptkbp:is_influenced_by Earth's axial tilt
gptkbp:is_observed_in the Northern Hemisphere
the Southern Hemisphere
gptkbp:is_one_of_two_equinoxes in a year
gptkbp:is_related_to harvest festivals
gptkbp:is_significant_for agriculture
gptkbp:known_as gptkb:Autumnal_Equinox
gptkbp:occurs_in September
September 22 or 23
gptkbp:was_marked_by beginning of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere
beginning of spring in the Southern Hemisphere
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Autumn_Equinox
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6