Când este echinocțiul de toamnă 2026: De la ce dată nopțile devin mai lungi decât zilele

The autumn equinox in 2026 will occur on September 23 at 03:05 Romanian time, marking the start of astronomical autumn in the northern hemisphere. This event signifies a decrease in daylight and an increase in nighttime until the winter solstice on December 21. In the southern hemisphere, it marks the beginning of astronomical spring. The term 'equinox' derives from Latin, meaning 'equal night', reflecting the balance of day and night during this phenomenon. Culturally, this period is associated with the end of harvest and preparations for winter, with various autumn fairs celebrating seasonal produce. Romania will switch to winter time on October 25, 2026, at 04:00.