The Equinox
This word describes the time when day and night were thought to be the same.
Equinox
What is the name of the Moon that shines during the Autumn Equinox?
The Harvest Moon
What are two things that symbolize fall?
Why is the Autumn Equinox connected to the start of fall?
It is at the start of September.
How did the Harvest Moon help farmers in the past?
The moon provided extra light.
What is one way from the reading that people celebrate the Autumn Equinox?
By building an altar, visiting graves, or having a moon festival!
Explain: What does "Equinox" mean?
It means the day and night are equal in all parts of the world.
How does fall make farming more challenging?
Temperatures drop, or frost covers plants.
Why do people celebrate the Autumn Equinox in different ways?
Answers may vary!