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.

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.

That crisp September morning followed by an 80-degree afternoon isn’t unusual. Here’s why fall often arrives overnight before it shows up during the day.

On this Purple Heart Day, we honor all Purple Heart recipients and the families who have shared in their sacrifice, ensuring we will never forget all they have given for our freedoms.

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If you ask Farmers' Almanac readers to fill in the blank on "My favorite season is _____," you are not...