秋分
Autumn Equinox (秋分)
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Summary
秋分 (Qiūfēn), the Autumn Equinox solar term, falls around Sep 22-24. Day and night equal again. The second balance point of the year. Moon-viewing and autumn harvest celebrations. Mooncakes begin appearing for Mid-Autumn Festival. Traditional Chinese seasonal thought d
Key Takeaways- 秋分 is the 16th of 24 solar terms
Meaning and Significance
Day and night equal again. The second balance point of the year. Moon-viewing and autumn harvest celebrations. Mooncakes begin appearing for Mid-Autumn Festival. Traditional Chinese seasonal thought describes this period as a time to nourish yin; that is cultural language rather than a biomedical prescription.
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