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Unveiling the cultural tapestry of the 24 solar terms: Autumn Equinox
Updated: Sep 23, 2026
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The Autumn Equinox (qiu fen) has arrived — when day and night stand in perfect balance.
From this turning point, autumn deepens. Thunder begins to fade into silence, rain becomes scarce, rivers and lakes slowly recede, and the air turns crisp and dry. Even tiny insects sense the change, retreating into their burrows to prepare for the winter ahead.
As nature quietly changes its rhythm, what's your favorite sign that autumn has truly arrived?
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