What are the characteristics of the autumnal equinox solar terms

The characteristics of the autumnal equinox solar terms are divided into time characteristics, temperature characteristics, sky characteristics, plant characteristics, crop characteristics, festival characteristics and so on.

1, time characteristics

The autumnal equinox usually appears on September 22nd or 23rd of the Gregorian calendar, which is a fixed date on the Gregorian calendar. On this day, the direct point of the sun is located on the equator, and the time of day and night is equal, and the length of day and night is the same.

2. Temperature characteristics

The autumnal equinox solar terms are the transition nodes from summer to autumn. The temperature gradually drops, and the weather turns from hot to cold. During the day, the temperature gradually dropped, and at night, the temperature began to drop obviously.

3. Sky characteristics

The sky at the autumnal equinox is usually blue, with clear skies and few clouds. At the autumnal equinox, the stars in the sky will be brighter and the night sky will be clearer.

4. Plant characteristics

The autumnal equinox is when plants enter dormancy, plants begin to wither, and leaves gradually turn yellow, wither and fall. At the same time, some plants peculiar to autumn began to grow, such as chrysanthemums and grapes.

5. Characteristics of crops

The autumnal equinox is the harvest season of crops, and many crops begin to mature, such as rice, corn and apples. Farmers will celebrate and thank the harvest at the autumnal equinox.

6. Festival features

The autumnal equinox solar term is the previous solar term of the Mid-Autumn Festival, an important traditional festival in China. In the autumn equinox, people will hold various activities to express their wishes for a bumper harvest and family reunion.