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Autumn Equinox Signals Shorter Days and Health Concerns

9/18/2025

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The autumnal equinox on September 22 marks the beginning of astronomical fall in the Northern Hemisphere.
Daylight Saving Time ends on November 2, resulting in earlier sunsets.
Portland's last 7 p.m. sunset occurs on September 25, with sunsets before 6 p.m. by October 29.
Oregon loses about 91 minutes of daylight in September, totaling over 1 hour and 22 minutes by month’s end.
Shorter days may lead to health issues like fatigue and seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

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Story summary

The autumnal equinox on September 22 marks the beginning of astronomical fall in the Northern Hemisphere.
Daylight Saving Time ends on November 2, resulting in earlier sunsets.
Portland's last 7 p.m. sunset occurs on September 25, with sunsets before 6 p.m. by October 29.
Oregon loses about 91 minutes of daylight in September, totaling over 1 hour and 22 minutes by month’s end.
Shorter days may lead to health issues like fatigue and seasonal affective disorder (SAD).