when was the first day of fall

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The first day of fall in 2025, also known as the autumnal equinox, occurs on Monday, September 22, 2025. Specifically, the equinox happens at 2:19 p.m. EDT, which corresponds to 18:19 UTC. This marks the official beginning of the fall season in the Northern Hemisphere when day and night are nearly equal in length.