English Explanatory Dictionary

autumnal equinox

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The moment when the sun appears to cross the celestial equator while tilting away from the observer, taking place in September in the northern hemisphere and March in the southern hemisphere.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

autumnal equinox autumnal equinoxes

Synonyms

fall equinox
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