What are the characteristics of autumnal equinox?

The characteristics of the autumnal equinox season are divided into time characteristics, weather characteristics, plant characteristics, equal division of day and night, celebrations, outdoor activities 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.

2. Weather characteristics

In the autumn equinox, the temperature drops gradually, and the weather turns from hot to cold. During the day, the temperature gradually dropped, and at night, the temperature began to drop obviously. At the same time, the autumnal equinox sky is usually blue, with clear skies and Wan Li, and less clouds.

3. 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.

4. Distribute day and night equally

On the day of the autumnal equinox, the length of day and night is equal, each being 12 hour. This is because the direct point of the sun is located on the equator, and the time of day and night is equal all over the earth.

Step 5 celebrate

The autumnal equinox solar term is the previous solar term of the Mid-Autumn Festival, an important traditional festival in China. During the autumnal equinox, people will hold various celebrations, such as enjoying the moon and chrysanthemums, to express their wishes for a bumper harvest and family reunion.

6. Outdoor activities

In the autumn equinox, the sky is clear and the climate is pleasant, which is a good time for outdoor activities. People can enjoy the beautiful scenery in autumn by hiking, hiking and picnicking.