Happy Autumn/Fall 2026! Notice that the backdrop/background image for this autumn/fall animated profile picture is the same one from last year's autumn/fall animated profile picture. As you might've already knew (or not already), you can view the animated gif here and outside of this project. When you view it here, you have to press the green flag in order to play the animation. Once you've pressed the red stop button, it'll stop the animation. Press the green flag again to play the animation again.
Check the Time and Date equinox tracker to see exact times for your region, as astronomical fall officially began on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 5:05 p.m. PDT. Season Details Astronomical Start: Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Meteorological Start: September 1, 2026. Duration: September 22 through December 21, 2026. Astronomical autumn in 2026 officially began on Tuesday, September 22, at 5:05 p.m. PDT, according to the Time and Date Calendar. Season Dates Astronomical Start: September 22, 2026. This is the official autumn equinox. Meteorological Start: September 1, 2026. Weather scientists use this date to track climate records. End Date: December 21, 2026. The season ends on the winter solstice. What Happens During the Equinox? The sun crosses the celestial equator heading south. Day and night are roughly equal in length. Nights become longer than days in the Northern Hemisphere.
