The others include Lady Day on March 25, Midsummer on June 24 and Christmas. It is one of the four 'quarter days' of the year. It is largely celebrated by Christian faiths. Michaelmas, the Catholic feast of Michael and all angels is celebrated near the equinox on September 29. In London, The Druid Order dress in their white robes and walk to the top of Primrose Hill, where they can celebrate the arrival of autumn. People head to the site early and watch the moment the sun rises above the Stonehenge monoliths. Stonehenge is a popular place for people to enjoy the day. Many Wiccans, witches, neo-druids, and Pagans will give thanks to the earth through rituals such as speaking to the Gods and Goddesses at an altar, often covered with crystals, candles, foliage, pumpkins, and oranges.
It is also known as Second Harvest of Alban Elfed. Named after the God of Welsh mythology, Mabon is the child of light and the son of Earth Mother Goddess, Modron. Mabon is a Pagan ritual that celebrates and welcomes in autumn. Shop the best classic autumn style picks on the high street How do people celebrate the equinox?
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The harvest moon isn't any different to other full moons, unlike blood moons or strawberry moons that are deep reds and pinks.Īlongside the two equinoxes, the Earth also undergoes two solstices – one in the summer and one in the winter.
Most years it occurs in September, but astrologers say that this year it will happen on October 5. This is the name of the full moon nearest the equinox. Throughout the year, the Southern Hemisphere or the Northern Hemisphere is slightly tilted towards the Sun.īut at two points in the year, the Sun will illuminate both hemispheres equally - these are known as equinoxes.Įarth isn't the only planet to experience equinoxes, Saturn has them too but as it takes 30 years to orbit the Sun, they only happen every 15 years.īrits should also expect to see the 'Harvest Moon'. The word 'equinox' comes from the Latin words for equal and night. UK weather forecast: Met Office 'danger to life' warning for TOMORROW over flying debris and heavy rain What is autumn equinox?Įssentially, it means that summer is over and the days will start to get shorter and the nights longer.
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