With school underway and fall-like weather on its way, when does fall officially start in Michigan?

Summer's end has two dates each year. Sept. 1 is the meteorological start to fall, while the astronomical start will take place nearly a month later, on Sept. 22.

In November, when Daylight Saving Time ends for 2025, clocks will "fall back," giving Michiganders an extra hour of sleep that night, causing an earlier sunset and more darkness throughout the day.

What to know about this year's time change:

When does fall begin?

The astronomical start to fall is 2:19 p.m. Sept. 22.

The meteorological start to fall was Sept. 1, Labor Day.

Why do we have two starting dates for fall?

The astronomical start is based on the position of the sun in relation to the Earth, the Old Farmer's Almana

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