110 Autumnal Equinox (First Day of Fall, September 23, 2003; September 22, 2004: posted on 040123) USA vs. Japan

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Vernal equinox, Summer solstice, Autumnal equinox, and Winter solstice

The Japanese observe Vernal equinox and Autumnal equinox as its national holidays, while they may notice Summer solstice and Winter solstice only on the calendar.

In the US, people may notice Vernal equinox, Summer solstice, Autumnal equinox, and Winter solstice only on the calendar. The fact is, we don't get a day off for any of the above days.

"equinox" came from “aequinoctium" in Latin; "aequus" (equal) + "nox" (night). It refers to the time when the nighttime is equal to the daytime. < http://www.religioustolerance.org/fall_equinox.htm >

Autumnal Equinox < http://marple.as.utexas.edu/~ideas/equinoxdoc.html > < http://condor.stcloudstate.edu/~physcrse/astr106/emapautumn.html >
Seasons of the Year < http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Sseason.htm >

See our Letters:
038 First Day of Spring (Vernal equinox)
070 First Day of Summer (Summer solstice)
102 First Day of Winter (Winter solstice)

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