The first day of fall in 2009 is September 22. Also known as the Autumnal Equinox or September Equinox, the date marks the official end of summer and the beginning of fall.
At 21:18 UTC on September 22, 2009, the Earth's axis will be pointing directly at the sun. The Autumnal Equinox is also one of two days a year when night and day is nearly identical in length.
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September 22, 2009
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Also known as the Autumnal Equinox or September Equinox
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At 21:18 UTC, the Earth's equator will be pointing directly at the sun
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Marks the end of the summer season and the beginning of the fall season
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One of two days when the lengths of day and night are nearly equal
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Myths state that one can balance an egg on its side during an equinox
