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Autumn Equinox Signals Shorter Days and Mood Changes

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 is on September 25, with significant daylight loss in October.
Oregon will lose approximately 91 minutes of daylight in September, averaging over three minutes daily.
Shorter days may affect health and mood, potentially leading to seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

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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 is on September 25, with significant daylight loss in October.
Oregon will lose approximately 91 minutes of daylight in September, averaging over three minutes daily.
Shorter days may affect health and mood, potentially leading to seasonal affective disorder (SAD).