Autumn gently settled in overnight, bringing with it a sense of morning coolness, characteristic golden light, and undergrowth gradually turning red and ochre. The rustling of leaves underfoot and the presence of chestnuts herald the new season.
This Wednesday, September 23rd, at precisely 2:05 AM, the autumn equinox occurred. The Sun crossed the celestial equator, signaling the Northern Hemisphere's official entry into this season.
Contrary to popular belief, the term "equinox," derived from the Latin "equal night," does not mean that day and night last exactly 12 hours today. The refraction of light in Earth's atmosphere grants us a few extra precious minutes of daylight.
“"Hail, woods crowned with a remnant of green! Yellowing foliage on the scattered lawns! Hail, last beautiful days!"
The town hall of Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs wishes everyone a very beautiful autumn.
