September Equinox in Ecuador

About September Equinox

The September Equinox marks the moment when the Sun crosses the celestial equator, resulting in nearly equal day and night across the globe. In Ecuador, this astronomical event is traditionally known as Kulla Raymi, a significant festival in the Andean calendar that celebrates the start of the planting season and fertility. It serves as an important cultural observance for Indigenous communities emphasizing the connection between agriculture and the cosmos.