Leaves Are Falling, Autumn Is Calling

Did you know that the 2026 autumnal equinox in the UK is occurring on Wednesday, 23 September? But what is an autumn equinox?

This notable date marks the official start of ‘autumn’ in the Northern Hemisphere.

The word equinox comes from Latin words meaning "equal night," representing the time when day and night are nearly equal length across the globe.

The Earth is tilted on its axis. This means that the Sun illuminates the northern or southern hemisphere more depending on where the Earth is along its orbit.
However, at two points in the year the Sun will illuminate the northern and southern hemispheres equally. These are known as the equinoxes.

(https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/time/what-when-autumnal-equinox)

What are some of your favourite autumn activities?

A few favourites of ours are picking up leaves (perhaps making a collage with them), pumpkin picking, a good old game of conkers and a delicious hot chocolate (with biscuits to dunk of course!)

Signs that autumn has arrived

Perhaps the most noticeable sign is the changing colour of leaves. As temperatures begin to fall, chlorophyll, the chemical responsible for leaves' green appearance, starts to break down. Other pigments then become more visible, producing the vivid yellows, oranges, reds and browns associated with the season.
… Many people also notice autumn's arrival through cooler mornings, earlier sunsets, increased dew formation and the return of more unsettled weather patterns. These gradual changes help mark the shift from summer's warmth towards the colder months ahead.
(https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/blog/2026/when-does-autumn-start)

So get your scarves out of the cupboard, it’s time to embrace and enjoy the autumn months.