Autumn Equinox Crossword Puzzle

About the Autumn Equinox Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers the autumnal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, when daylight and nighttime are nearly equal and the season changes. Its words include astronomy terms such as ecliptic and declination, seasonal markers like September, and cultural references including Mabon and Libra. It suits students learning about Earth’s seasons as well as anyone interested in astronomy, calendars, or autumn traditions.

This crossword draws on 40 clues about Autumn Equinox. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

• •Relating to objects and events beyond Earth (12 letters)
• •System for organizing dates (8 letters)
• •Member of an ancient Celtic religious order (5 letters)
• •Twice-yearly point when the Sun crosses the sky’s equator (7 letters)
• •Pertaining to Earth's natural satellite (5 letters)
• •Toward the top of most maps (8 letters)
• •Month containing the fall equinox in the Northern Hemisphere (9 letters)
• •Daily disappearance of the Sun below the horizon (6 letters)

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