秋分
Qiufen (Autumn Equinox) 2025
Term 16 of 24 · Autumn
Date
September 23, 2025
Lunar Date
8/2
Day of Week
Tuesday
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Meaning
Qiufen marks the autumnal equinox when day and night are equal. After this day, nights grow longer. It was historically a moon worship day.
Customs & Traditions
The Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival is celebrated. Eating osmanthus cakes and drinking osmanthus wine are traditional. Moon worship rituals were historically performed.