秋分：故园应露白，凉夜又秋分
Autumn Equinox (秋分) is in the middle of autumn. It divides the autumn into two equal parts. After this day, the sun moves to the south. The days become shorter and nights become longer in the northern hemisphere (半球), and the temperature also gradually drops. The traditional Chinese calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Autumn Equinox is the 16th solar term of the year. Here are some things to know about it.
On Autumn Equinox, day and night are equal. By this time, most of China feels autumn’s cool air. When cold air from the north meets warm, wet air from the south, we get rain. The temperature also drops a lot.
Crab tastes delicious this season. It’s good for your bones and helps cool you down inside. It is also a season for eating various plants, such as pears, beans, and other foods. In southern China, people eat Qiucai on the Autumn Equinox day. It is a wild vegetable and villagers pick it from the fields. Qiucai is green, thin and about 20 cm long. People cook it with fish to make soup, called autumn soup.
On Autumn Equinox day, many people try to stand eggs on end. This Chinese tradition is now a fun game worldwide. Experts say it’s easier to do on both Spring Equinox and Autumn Equinox. But some think it has nothing to do with the time. It’s all about shifting the egg’s weight to its bottom. For best results, use a 4-5 day old egg where the yolk (蛋黄) goes down easily.
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