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The fall season officially begins on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, with the autumnal equinox.

An equinox occurs when the Earth's axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun, resulting in nearly equal daylight and darkness.

In Kentucky, fall foliage is expected to reach its peak colors in late October and early November.

The first day of winter will be on Sunday, Dec. 21, which is also the shortest day of the year.

While many coffee chains in Louisville are already serving up pumpkin spice lattes and the area has recently experienced a "false fall," the fall season technically doesn't start until next week.

Beginning with the autumnal equinox, fall is expected to bring cooler temperatures and colorful leaves. Here's what to know about the start of fall in 2

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