India, Sept. 18 -- The September equinox is approaching, marking the start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. But if you search for the exact date, you may find both September 22 and September 23 listed for the 2026 autumn equinox.

For people living in the United States, the fall equinox falls on September 22, 2026. The September equinox takes place at 8:05 p.m. EDT in New York. In Coordinated Universal Time, the same event occurs at 12:05 a.m. on September 23. The difference comes down to time zones.

Besides the astronomical event, the September equinox also has a clear place in astrology. In Western astrology, it marks the beginning of Libra season, shifting the zodiac focus toward themes such as balance, relationships, cooperation a...