Published By
Richard Foreman On Saturday, October 8th 2005. Under
Observations
It that time of year again, Autumn. Some of us call it Fall. And the latter name is believed to have originated not because of the fall of leaves from the trees, but because it is the season when the sun falls below the equator to spring back up again six months later.The Autumn can have so many different meanings. A time of harvest and abundance; a time of storing and saving for the long winter season ahead. A time of festivity and reunion. Like every season, Autumn has its unique events and sights, sounds and smells.
What happens with the weather in Autumn? In the temperate zones, autumn is the season during which most crops are harvested, and deciduous trees lose their leaves. It is also the season in which the days rapidly get shorter and cooler (especially in the northern latitudes), and of gradually increasing precipitation in some parts of the world.
Astronomically, it begins with the autumnal equinox (around September 23 in the Northern hemisphere, and March 21 in the southern hemisphere), and ends with the winter solstice (around December 21 in the Northern hemisphere and June 21 in the Southern hemisphere). However, meteorologists count the entire months of March, April and May in the Southern hemisphere, and September, October and November in the Northern hemisphere as autumn. An exception to these definitions is found in the Irish Calendar which still follows the Celtic cycle, where Autumn is counted as the whole months of August, September and October.
Autumn to me is cooler temperatures, shorter days and the promise of crisp cool breezes in the air. The promise that snow is right around the corner, and that you will have time to spend with your family and friends and get to reconnect with everyone again. What does Autumn mean to you?
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What happens with the weather in Autumn? In the temperate zones, autumn is the season during which most crops are harvested, and deciduous trees lose their leaves. It is also the season in which the days rapidly get shorter and cooler (especially in the northern latitudes), and of gradually increasing precipitation in some parts of the world.
Autumn to me means watching the leaves fall off the trees, sitting on the porch in the cool breeze and spending time with the family on walks in the evenings. Also means Thanksgiving is right around the corner, one of my favorite holidays.
For me, autumn means beautiful New England foliage, apple cider, Halloween, pumpkin carving, and celebrating my son’s birthday. It’s my favorite season of the year.