Autumnal equinox in the Northern hemisphere occurs in September. It is the moment when the sun is exactly above the equator and both the day and night are the same length.
In North America, it is also the start of the Autumn season – some call it Fall, likely because it is the time of year when the leaves fall off deciduous trees. The days get shorter, and the nights get longer throughout the autumn as well.
Autumn is the time of year that most students start their academic year. As students return to school, it is a good time to talk to them about the Canada Learning Bond. Eligible students can get a grant of between $500 – $2,000 to help with the costs of post-secondary education.
