Sip Your Pumpkin Spice, Texas—Fall Is Coming (Sort Of)

Brace yourselves, Texas—fall is supposedly on its way! I know, I know, it's still hotter than a politician's lies out there, but hear me out. The Farmer's Almanac is promising a "warmer-than-average" autumn, because apparently, climate change is just a spicy rumor. 🙄

Students are already schlepping back to school, and—gasp—Starbucks has unleashed the Pumpkin Spice Latte. Time to whip out your reusable cups, folks. Let's not forget, Sunday, Sept. 22 is the official first day of fall, or the autumnal equinox for those who like big words. Check out the exact time here. But who's counting, right?

Oh, and if you're one of those meteorological purists, Sept. 1 is your jam. Learn more about meteorological fall if you want to be that person at parties.

What's an Equinox, Anyway?

Equinoxes are like nature's version of a balanced breakfast—a nearly equal amount of daylight and darkness. It's all about the Earth's tilt, folks. Not to be confused with the solstices, where the Earth is basically doing a dramatic lean. Learn more here.

Leaf-Peeping in Texas

Here's where it gets tricky. If you're by the Gulf Coast, don't expect much. But North Texas? Mid-October to early to mid-November is your leaf-peeping prime time, according to JC's Landscaping. Mother Nature's mood swings can change this, of course. 🌳️🍁

Astrology Alert: Virgo Season

Before fall officially hits, we've got Virgo season from Aug. 22 to Sept. 22. The Virgo new moon is on Sept. 2. Astrology, am I right? 🌟

Winter is Coming (Eventually)

And for those already planning their holiday sweaters, the winter solstice is on Dec. 21. It's the shortest day of the year, but hey, at least the days get longer after that. ❄️

So, grab your pumpkin spice and hold onto your hats, Texas. Fall is coming...maybe. 🍂🌞️

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