From today's autumnal equinox until late December, the darkness is closing in as the night takes over from the day. The International Business Times writes that the autumnal equinox happened officially at 10:21 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (2:20 p.m. UTC) September 22, and fall is now upon us. That means winter is on its way with cold, dark, lengthening nights for many parts of the world, but don't worry. There's plenty you can do to fill your long nights with magic.