autumn is in the air!

One of the four seasons that we experience here in the United States is Autumn. This season is commonly referred to as Fall. Autumn is a beautiful time of the year when the hot Summer weather begins to fade into cooler, crisp days. The leaves on the trees change from green to beautiful shades of red, yellow, orange, and brown. Fun events like pumpkin carving, hayrides, corn mazes, fall festivals, and Fall sports, such as Football, are all happening in communities across the Country. Popular Fall holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving occur in October and November. Many people enjoy baking with pumpkins that are harvested in September and October. The first day of Autumn always occurs in late September and lasts about three months; this year the first official day of Fall is September 22, 2022. The first day of Fall is always determined by the Autumnal Equinox--the day when the Sun is directly over the Equator in the Northern Hemisphere. The farther away we are from the Sun, the cooler and shorter the days will become. Because Autumn is the transition to cold weather, it is also a time when many people prepare their homes for the Winter. Animals begin to gather food in the Fall and prepare for the Winter months, while birds begin to migrate south for the Winter. Enjoy this beautiful season!