Autumnal Equinox

Mabon is the time of the autumn equinox, when the harvest finally winds down. September’s full moon, the Harvest Moon,will fall on September 15th, early this year and has a special place in our agricultural history. Through most of the year, the moon rises each day about 50 minutes later than the day before. However, when the autumnal equinox approaches, the difference in rise times drops to about 25 to 30 minutes and even farther north, the difference is 10 to 15 minutes. As the Harvest Moon rises after sunset, this provides extra minutes of light each evening for farmers to work longer hours ... Read Full Story

0 Digg me Today is the first day of Fall 2008, Autumn is an exciting time for bloggers, the slow summer is finally over and we can all get back to business. Fall / Autumn is my favorite time of year. I’m a halloween junky, and I also love to attend the Renaissance Festival here in ohio. I love the changing leaves, and the fresh apple cider at the local farms. Fall has always been a time of relaxation to me. Even though my online endeavors and businesses are speeding up. There’s just something special about fall. Fall 2008 will be the first year ... Read Full Story

Good morning everyone! It really is the first day of Spring. I’d like to share some information from Dateandtime.com about this day: The vernal equinox will occur on March 20 in 2008, marking the beginning of spring in some cultures and falling around the Easter period in many Christian churches. Sources such as NASA have confirmed the March 20 date for the upcoming vernal equinox in 2008. The vernal equinox will occur at 5.48am at Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) on March 20, 2008. However places that are six hours or more behind UTC will observe the vernal equinox as early as March 19. At ... Read Full Story

Autumnal Equinox 2009 Northern Hemisphere: News and Information about Autumnal Equinox 2009 Northern Hemisphere. The September equinox occurs at 21:19 (or 9:19pm) Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) on September 22, 2009. It is also referred to as the autumnal or fall equinox in the northern hemisphere, as well as the spring or vernal equinox in the southern hemisphere (not to be confused with the March equinox). This is due to the seasonal contrasts between both hemispheres throughout the year. What happens during the September equinox? The sun crosses the celestial equator and moves southward in the northern hemisphere during the September equinox. The location on ... Read Full Story

Fall is finally here and so is that crisp, cool chill it never fails to bring; making us crave decedent, savory dishes to keep content all day long. If you find yourself in the city, know that it definitely has it perks (food being its main), and New Yorkers are always anticipating new restaurant openings. To get your fill for brunch, lunch, and dinner check out these new hot spots to get your fall fix. Indulge in something sweet or savory in the AM at La Crepe Parisienne located at 51 Spring St. near Lafayette St. These heavenly treats come served up in a ... Read Full Story