Autumn is officially here. This year, the Autumnal Equinox occurs on Monday, September 22, 2025 at 2:19 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, marking the moment when the sun crosses the celestial equator heading south and signals the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere.
As summer’s heat gradually gives way, the season brings with it cooler mornings, rich harvest tones, and a gentle reminder of change. Leaves will begin their transformation into reds, oranges, and yellows, the air will carry a crispness that calls for sweaters and warm drinks, and evenings will invite gathering by firelight.
Across the region, schools are gearing up for harvest festivals, hayrides, and family-friendly fall events. Many are planning scenic drives, weekend hikes, and sunsets that seem to glow a little more golden with the sun’s lower angle. Even though nights are growing longer, there’s a comforting rhythm to it—balancing warmth and chill, light and shadow.
For many of us, fall represents a pause from the frenetic pace of summer: time to reconnect, reflect, and share simple pleasures. Whether you’re sipping hot cider on your porch, watching leaves flutter in the wind, or enjoying a quiet walk under trees just starting to change color, there’s beauty to be found in this transition.
So take a moment in the coming days to breathe in the season.
Happy Autumn!
