September 22, 2022: Autumn begins in the northern hemisphere this evening. The moon is near the Sickle of Leo. Mars continues its eastward march through Taurus.
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2022, September 21: Morning Moon, Manger
September 21, 2022: Before daybreak, the thin crescent moon is with the Praesepe, meaning the manger. Notice earthshine in the lunar night.
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September 22, 2021: The sun’s light is most direct at the equator at 2:21 p.m. CDT, signaling the beginning of the autumn season in the northern hemisphere.
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