22nd September 2021 is the first day of autumn 2021. The first day of fall begins the official start of the autumn season. The day starts at 19.21 as per UTC Time on 22nd Sep. As the fall season begins, the days start becoming shorter and the nights go longer. Fall 2021 season will also bring some beautiful festivals worldwide. The date and time of the first day of autumn 2021 may differ in different timezones.
The first days of the season sare also related with the equinoxes and solstices. They are important celestial events as the Sun changes its position. It crosses the equator and results in significant transition for the Earth. The season shifts and the climatic changes take place.
1st Day of Fall 2021 in USA
Time for the first day of fall in Northern Hemisphere is already stated above. However, during the same time, the Southern Hemisphere is witnessing spring equinox. The first day of fall is also known as fall equinox or autumn equinox 2021.
Many cultures in the world are following lunar calendar. But equinoxes are given great importance in almost all the calendars of the world. Man festivals like Makarsakranti, Easter Sunday are determined on the basis of the equinoxes. Fall 2021 will bring harvesting season for many countries in the world. Countries also celebrate harvest festivals. The very first full moon that occurs after the autumn equinox is the time of many festivals. South East Asian countries celebrate similar festivals on the harvest full moon.
Fall Festivals and Traditions
Here is a list of some of the famous festivals celebrated during the fall season. Most of the festivals happening in autumn are related to harvesting activities.
Mooncake Festival
Chuseok Festival
Halloweens Day
All Saints Day
Thanksgiving Day
Black Friday
Oktoberfest
Harvest moon Festival
Sharad Purnima
Our blog will also bring full moon dates and new moon dates to know when is the next full moon, new moon, and blue moon. Year 2021 is having a blue moon in the October month. The additional full moon is called blue moon and will occur on 31st October. Keep following our blog to know the date and time of the first day of summer, spring, and winter season.