The word "Equinox" means "Equal Night" and since 5:05 this morning is the official Autumnal Equinox, I thought you'd like to know the scientific facts about where it got its name.

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Follow this link and watch the video explaining this special day at Yahoo News. Tonight the planet's people will experience the same amount of darkness, no matter where they live. The Earth's northern hemisphere will begin its tilt away from the Sun today and will remain so for the next 6 months so time to dig out your sweaters, scarves, mittens, and boots!

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