First Day of Fall in the East Bay

Written by Jaimie Cura

Fall officially began at 10:29 p.m. eastern time on Monday night- Sept. 22.

“During the autumnal equinox, day and night are balanced to nearly 12 hours each all over the world,” weather.com reported.

If you’re lamenting the last of the lazy days of summer, don’t fret! Here’s some of the most awesome things about autumn. Plus, in the Bay Area, we are likely to have more than a few warm days left.

1. Comfy sweaters
2. Apple cider
3. Apple picking
4. The sound of leaves crunching under your feet
5. Halloween! Thanksgiving!
6. Not having to shave your legs every two days
7. Pumpkin spice everything
8. The return of cozy, knitted hats
9. Pumpkin carving
10. Decorating with gourds and pumpkins from local farms

In the comment section below, tell us about favorite parts about fall! Do you have an amazing photo that captures the spirit of fall? Share them by posting them on the bulletin board section.

Photo credit: Morguefile