A solar term is a period of about two weeks and is based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each of the year’s 24 solar terms, offering guidance on how to best navigate the season.
Solar Term: Autumn Equinox
2022 Dates: Sept. 23 to Oct. 7
“Autumn Equinox” is the 16th solar term of the year and the day when the sun crosses the celestial equator, heading southward, creating one of only two days in the year (the other being the spring equinox) when day and night are the same length. In 2022, the autumnal equinox falls on Sept. 23….