It’s my favorite time of year once again — the aroma of Pumpkin Spice Lattes fills your nasal passages and the feel of warm and cozy hoodies rubbed up against your skin. The intense humidity (at least in Maryland) finally eases up, and there is a slight chill in the air. So one question remains…why does today mark the official beginning of Fall? Well, it happens to be the autumnal equinox. *Shakes head with a puzzled look*
What exactly does an equinox mean? According to the National Weather Service, “ there are only two times of the year when the Earth’s axis is tilted neither towards nor away from the sun, resulting in a “nearly” equal amount of daylight and darkness at all latitudes.” This event is referred to as an equinox. The days become a little longer, because it takes the sun longer to rise and set. Aha — I always wondered why it gets darker, earlier on in the day as fall goes on. It all makes sense now. So to celebrate the start of the season, grab your Pumpkin Spice Latte and pull up a chair outside to watch the lunar eclipse — aka Blood Moon that is occurring this Sunday night.
This is no ordinary lunar eclipse because it will coincide with a Supermoon, meaning that the moon will appear much larger in the sky. Pretty cool, right? No need for binoculars or a telescope. Make sure to mark your calendar because this won’t occur again for another 18 years. That’s right, not until 2033 — a time when robots will be most likely bringing you your treasured Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Fall is also known as the season of balance. So, let TalkLocal help you restore the balance in your own life by taking care of minuscule things you have to get done inside and outside the house before the cold months ahead.
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