Autumnal is my new favorite word.

Saturday is the "Mid-Autumnal Festival" for us English speakers. Or as my friend calls it "the New Moon Festival." But I have sources that call it the festival of Lanterns, the Mooncake Festival, even Zhongqiu Festival. Whatever you call it, this festival coincides with the Autumnal Equinox on planet earth. This means the sun will rise directly in the east, and set directly in the west. As with most terrestrial things, this equinox is relative. In the southern hemisphere it is the Vernal Equinox as they are entering into spring. So all you witches, sailors, farmers, campers, vagabonds, and stargazers enjoy your place in the universe.