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The September Equinox, also known as the Autumnal Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, marks the moment when the sun crosses the celestial equator heading south. In Luxembourg, this typically occurs around September 22nd or 23rd each year, signaling the official start of autumn.
While Luxembourg does not have any widely recognized historical traditions specifically linked to the September Equinox, it is a time acknowledged for its astronomical significance. The day has equal length of daytime and nighttime, after which days begin to shorten and nights grow longer until the Winter Solstice.
In Luxembourg, there are no public holidays associated with the September Equinox. However, people often use this time to appreciate the changing seasons. Activities may include:
Residents might also engage in seasonal preparations such as gardening or home maintenance to ready themselves for cooler months ahead. Despite lacking specific traditions tied to the equinox itself, its occurrence is a reminder of nature's cycles and influences many aspects of life in Luxembourg during this transitional period.