巴特米尔湖，湖区国家公园，英格兰，英国 Buttermere, Lake District National Park, England (© Alan Novelli/Alamy Stock Photo)

巴特米尔湖，湖区国家公园，英格兰，英国 Buttermere, Lake District National Park, England (© Alan Novelli/Alamy Stock Photo)

陷入沉思 Fall into reflection

秋分

秋天正式登场了。在北半球，九月分点标志着从繁茂的夏季向温润的秋季过渡，而在南半球，它则预示着春天的开始。“Equinox”一词源于拉丁语，意为 “相等的夜晚”。在这一时刻，地轴与太阳垂直，这意味着太阳从正东升起，从正西落下，这是难得的全球平衡的时刻。这种平衡的出现是因为地轴既没有向太阳倾斜，也没有远离太阳。

让我们一起去探索英国湖区的巴特米尔湖，这里宁静的湖水和充满传奇色彩的湖岸相映成趣。12世纪时，一位名叫布塔尔酋长的北欧领袖曾在这里反抗诺曼人的征服。有些人认为巴特米尔的名字可能来自布塔尔，但更可能的解释是来自附近的奶牛牧场，因为巴特米尔的字面意思是“奶牛牧场旁的湖泊”。该湖长约1.2英里，不仅是英国国家名胜古迹信托组织的珍宝，也是一个让你从喧嚣中解脱出来，让大自然帮你恢复精神的绝佳去处。

Autumnal equinox

Fall is in the air—officially. The September equinox marks the transition from summer to autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, while in the Southern Hemisphere, spring is just beginning. The term 'equinox,' derived from Latin, means 'equal night.' It marks one of two points during the year when the sun sits directly over the equator, and the Earth receives roughly equal amounts of daylight and darkness.

To welcome autumn, we're at Buttermere in England's Lake District, where the season's changing colors are reflected in its tranquil waters. Here, a Norse leader, Jarl Buthar, defied Norman conquests during the 12th century. Some believe 'Buttermere' is derived from his name, but as it means 'the lake by the dairy pastures,' it is more likely to be a reference to its rural setting. This picturesque lake offers the perfect place to take a break from the hustle, immerse yourself in autumnal hues, and let nature refresh your spirit.