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  • Is it usually this hot in September? When does fall start? What to know about the forecast and fall🍂

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    The first day of fall isn’t until next week, and the Indianapolis forecast for this week is reminding us that summer isn’t over yet with temperatures in the upper 80s.

    Here’s what to know.

    When is fall 2025?

    The first official day of fall, or the autumnal equinox, is on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025.

    What is the autumnal equinox?

    The autumnal equinox is an astronomical event that marks the start of autumn, according to the Farmer’s Almanac. The autumnal equinox for the northern hemisphere and the first day of fall begin on the same day.

    The fall equinox and the first day of autumn arrive on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 2:19 P.M. EDT.

    Fall leaves begin to change and float to the water along the Central Canal Towpath on Monday, October 21, 2024, in Indianapolis.

    Is it normally this hot in September?

    Acccording to historical weather data from NWS Indianapolis, on average the temperature high for September is 78.2 degrees.

    So for September in Indianapolis, especially this week, we are seeing temperatures above average. On Monday, Sept. 15 the temperature peaked at 88 degrees.

    The hottest day of the month last year was on Sept. 21, 2024 (the day before the autumnal equinox), when the temperature reached 94 degrees.

    Indianapolis weather forecast

    Here’s the weather forecast for the rest of the week according to NWS Indianapolis:

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Tuesday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind.

    Wednesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Light east southeast wind.

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind.

    Thursday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Light and variable wind.

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    Friday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Saturday: A 20% chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Saturday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Sunday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    Sunday night: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    For the most up-to-date forecast, visit forecast.weather.gov.

    When does daylight saving time end?

    Daylight saving time will end at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. This means the clocks will “fall back” and we will get an extra hour of sleep on this day.

    On Sunday, March 8, 2026 daylight saving time will begin again.

    More on DST 2025: When does Daylight Saving Time 2025 end? Falling back means an extra hour

    Is it autumn or fall?

    Technically, it is both.

    Autumn is the oldest word used to describe the season between summer and winter. However, in the 1600s, some people started abbreviating the season to “fall” in association with the phrase often used by poets “fall of the leaves,” according to Merriam-Webster.

    Chris Sims contributed to this report.

    Katie Wiseman covers trending news for IndyStar and Midwest Connect. Contact her at klwiseman@gannett.com. Follow her on Bluesky @katiewiseman

    This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: When is fall? Is it usually this hot in September? See the weekly forecast

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  • Michigan missed out on lunar eclipse, but a supermoon is on the way. Here’s when to see it

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    Michigan missed out on a recent “blood moon” lunar eclipse, but just after the official start of fall the year’s first supermoon will rise in the night sky.

    The harvest moon is the first of three consecutive full supermoons in 2025 and will peak at night on Oct. 6, according to Astronomy Magazine.

    Set to come two weeks after the autumnal equinox, the harvest moon will provide several nights of bright moonlight in early October, the Old Farmer’s Almanac says.

    Keep an eye out for clear skies to ensure ideal viewing in Michigan, with the full moon expected to appear larger, lower on the horizon, EarthSky and the Old Farmer’s Almanac both said.

    Here’s what to know about the harvest moon.

    Is the harvest moon a supermoon?

    Yes, the harvest moon will be the first full supermoon of 2025, according to Moon Phase Today.

    Why is it called a harvest moon?

    The harvest moon is the full moon that occurs closest to the autumnal equinox, either in September or October, typically in September, though this year will be in early October, EarthSky says.

    The proximity to the equinox creates the “harvest moon effect,” as the full or nearly full moon rises near sunset for several nights in a row around the time of the harvest, creating bright moonlight from dusk to dawn, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, Astronomy Magazine and EarthSky.

    When will the harvest moon peak?

    The harvest moon will peak during at night at 11:47 p.m. on Oct. 6, 2025.

    How did the harvest moon get its name?

    The time traditionally represented an ideal period for farmers to harvest their crops later into the night, hence the name harvest moon, the Old Farmer’s Almanac says.

    When is the autumnal equinox?

    The fall equinox — the end of summer and start of fall 2025 — takes place at 2:19 p.m. Sept. 22, 2025, the Old Farmer’s Almanac said.

    What phase of the lunar cycle is the moon in now?

    The moon is currently in its waning gibbous phase, at 94% illumination, according to Space.com. The moon’s next phases in September 2025 are:

    When are the remaining supermoons in 2025?

    The next full supermoons will peak Nov. 5 and Dec. 4, according to Moon Phase Today.

    How far away from the Earth is the moon?

    The average distance between the Earth and the moon is 238,855 miles.

    At its farthest from the Earth, the moon is about 252,088 miles away and astronomers say it’s at apogee.

    When the moon is at perigee, it’s 225,623 miles away.

    When is the next full moon?

    The beaver moon, also a supermoon, will peak Nov. 5, 2025.

    Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@freepress.com.

    This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan will see a supermoon in October. When to see the harvest moon

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