Autumnal Equinox 2010 Brings First Day of Fall

By: Staff
Staff Writer
Published: Sep 22, 2021

The Autumnal Equinox is the first day of fall. It's called Autumnal, as the equinox point, because the sun is directly over the Earth's equator. This means that there are equal hours of day and night.

Since the Summer Solstice, the days have been getting shorter, and from now until theVernal Equinox, the days will remain shorter than nights.

The first day of Fall shouldn't be confused with the end of Daylight Savings Time, which in 2010 ends on Sunday, Nov. 7 at 2 a.m. At that time all clocks need to "fall back" one hour. Here are a few things to help you get started for the time change.

Winterize your home so you spend less on energy this winter. Particularly, now is the time to insulate, install new windows or do other energy efficiency improvements that qualify for federal tax breaks of up to $1,500. Keep in mind that most tax breaks expire at the end of 2010.

It's a great time of year to go for a local hike, as the fall leaves change and drop, it will bring a beautiful scene. Don't forget to plant your own garlic, too. It's one of the easiest perennial vegetables to grow.