- Eric Weisstein's World of Astronomy: Autumnal Equinox
Date when night and day are nearly of the same length and the Sun crosses the celestial equator moving southward.
scienceworld.wolfram.com/astronomy/AutumnalEquinox.html
- Fall Equinox: The Science and Significance of the Autumnal Equinox
Offers a briefly introduction to the autumnal equinox, a sure sign of fall.
www.infoplease.com/spot/equinox1.html
- Fall Equinox Celebrations
Looks at how people of ancient and modern times, and various faiths, have celebrated the Autumnal Equinox.
www.religioustolerance.org/fall_equinox.htm
- eSky: Autumnal Equinox
Explains and defines the equinox. Includes a table of year, date, and times.
www.glyphweb.com/esky/concepts/autumnalequinox.html
- All About the Autumnal Equinox
Offers information and activities for children interested in learning about the equinoxes.
marple.as.utexas.edu/~ideas/equinoxdoc.html
- You Grow Girl: Autumn Equinox
Lists favorite autumn plantings and takes a quick look at different fall festivals celebrating the harvest.
www.yougrowgirl.com/explore/autumn_equinox.php
- Autumnal Equinox
Fun facts about the equinox, and photos of an elementary school learning about and celebrating the occasion.
marple.as.utexas.edu/~ideas/equinox.html
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