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Autumn equinox explained through paintings
CGTN
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If you stand on the equator and look up, the sun will be directly above you on two days of the year – one in March and the other September 23.

Watch this video from Weather China, the China Meteorological Administration's online weather service, to find out more about the special day.

(Video and cover images provided by China Meteorological Administration)

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