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The autumn equinox arrives on September 22, 2026, at 8:05 p.m. EDT—but day and night won’t actually be exactly equal. Here’s why atmospheric refraction, the size of the Sun, and your location make the equinox a little more complicated than its name suggests.
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When should you stop watering your lawn in fall? See our state-by-state guide, plus the signs that tell you when your grass is ready for winter.
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Should I leave fallen leaves on my lawn? Learn when leaves help your grass and soil, when they can smother turf, and what to do with them this fall.
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Have you noticed it yet? Step outside on a September morning and the air somehow smells different. Cooler. Earthier. Woodier....
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Dragonfly migration peaks in September across much of North America. Learn why dragonflies migrate, where they go, how far they travel, and when to watch for them.
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When will fall colors peak near you in 2026? Our new U.S. map shows how peak foliage progresses from the northern mountains in late September through New England, the Midwest, Appalachians and South into November.
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If you were born in February, you share your birth season with Aquarius (through February 18) and Pisces (from February...
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Venus is the planet of love, beauty, pleasure, and value. In your birth chart, Venus's zodiac position at the time...
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Most people know their sun sign, the zodiac position of the sun on their birthday. Fewer know their rising sign,...
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Your birthday tells a story that runs deeper than a horoscope. In the Farmers' Almanac tradition, the day you were...
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