Equinox Plus 1 Month

October 22, 2020 by Team Journey North

A month has passed since the equinox and the solstice is two months away. How much has your daylight changed?

“Sun sets due west on the equinox here at latitude 44.97 degrees north. Combined with the high altitude smoke from western wildfires, the look was dramatic (9/22/20, 6:45 pm, 10 minutes before sunset).” Photo: Robert in Wausau, WI

What to Report

  • Report your day length for October 22, 2020.
  • Report your “Signs of Fall” to Journey North.

How to Report your Day Length (Photoperiod)

Step 1: Look up your sunrise/sunset for October 22.

Step 2: Calculate the length of time between sunrise and sunset. 

Step 3: Report your day length for October 22.

Step 4: Explore the Daylight map and compare your part of the world with other locations as the Earth revolves around the Sun.

Step 5: Watch the Signs of Fall map and share and compare seasonal observations with people around the globe.

How to Participate

Report on the 20th of every month, and on each equinox and solstice. Track changes in daylight over the course of the year on the daylight map. Explore how day length changes in your part of the world as the Earth revolves around the Sun. Share and compare seasonal observations with people around the globe.