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Thailand Marks Autumnal Equinox Amidst Lingering Rainy Season
Thailand observes the autumnal equinox on September 23, an astronomical event signaling the shift in daylight hours. However, the country remains in its rainy season, dictated by prevailing weather conditions, with days gradually shortening until the winter solstice.
Thailand will experience the autumnal equinox, known in Thai as Sarat Wisuwat, on September 23. This astronomical event occurs when the Sun is directly above the equator, rising due east and setting due west, resulting in approximately equal lengths of day and night. In Bangkok, the Sun is expected to rise around 6:07 a.m. and set around 6:13 p.m. Daylight appears slightly longer than 12 hours as sunrise and sunset are measured using the upper edge of the Sun, and atmospheric refraction also affects its apparent position near the horizon. The equinox signals the beginning of astronomical autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere. Thailand, however, will remain in its rainy season because the country’s seasons are determined primarily by prevailing weather and atmospheric conditions rather than astronomical seasons. After the equinox, sunrise and sunset will gradually shift southward, resulting in shorter days and longer nights in Thailand. The trend will continue until the winter solstice on December 22, when the Northern Hemisphere experiences its longest night of the year. (NNT) Information Source: Pattaya Mail
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