
Star Watch: What’s so special about the Autumn Equinox
This year the Autumn Equinox, also known as the first day of the fall season, occurs on Sunday, Sept. 22. The question arises, what’s so special about this date and how is it determined?

This year the Autumn Equinox, also known as the first day of the fall season, occurs on Sunday, Sept. 22. The question arises, what’s so special about this date and how is it determined?

It was a chilly morning for mid-June. One that felt more like late April or early October.
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A couple pheasant
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