Name: Autumnal Equinox 2026
Start: 2026-09-23T05:35:13+05:30
Location: New Delhi

Year

2026

Day Length

12h 7m

of 24 hour cycle

Peak Solstice

05:35 AM

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Sunrise

06:09

Solar Noon

12:13

61.3° Alt

Sunset

18:16

Sun's Path

Sunrise

06:09

Noon

12:13

61.3° Alt.

Sunset

18:16

Total Daylight Duration

12h 7m

The Autumnal Equinox Significance

Harvest Time

The Autumnal Equinox marks the transition from summer to fall, traditionally the time of harvest when crops are gathered.

Balance and Gratitude

With equal day and night, this equinox represents balance and is a time for reflection and gratitude for nature's abundance.

Cultural Observances

Harvest festivals and thanksgiving celebrations occur worldwide, honoring the bounty of the season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Autumnal Equinox 2026 occurs on September 22-23, with the exact moment varying by timezone. For New Delhi, the precise date and time are shown above. This marks the astronomical start of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere when the Sun crosses the celestial equator moving southward.