Fall begins Sept. 23. In the northern hemisphere, the season of fall begins with the autumnal equinox, which falls on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. The equinox is defined as when day and night are the same length, approximately 12 hours each. Fall, also known as autumn, is one of four seasons during the year, occupying the space between summer and winter.
Sebastian Vizcaino was the first to make a detailed map of the California coastline and consequently was responsible for naming various sites such as the bays of San Diego andâ¦ Monterey, and Santa Catalina Island, among others.
In 1599, the Viceroy of New Spain selected Vizcano to lead an expedition to explore the California coast to find a site that would meet these needs. He was to collect detailed information about weather, shoreline features, water depth, and other resources, information that would facilitate settlement.