Concept in Definition ABC
Miscellanea / / July 04, 2021
By Florencia Ucha, in Dec. 2009
The word autumn designates one of the four seasons of the year that occurs between the winter and the spring And of course, according to the part of the hemisphere in which it is, this season will present variations in its beginning. Formally, in the northern hemisphere it begins on September 21 and ends on December 21 and on the other hand, in the southern hemisphere it extends from March 21 to June 21.
Meanwhile, as a consequence that generally the weather and the characteristics of the season are repeated during the entire months of September, October and November, in the hemisphere north and March, April and May in the southern hemisphere, is that also in these months we speak of autumn although effectively and formally it is not be.
Among the characteristics most visible to the naked eye and sensitivity of this station the following can be highlighted: temperatures begin to dropr, appreciating a marked difference with respect to the predominant so far,
the days start to get shorter, that is, it dawns later and around five in the afternoon night begins to fall, the leaves of the trees begin to change color, first they turn yellowish, then they turn to a brown color, until they They dry up, detach from the trees, finally falling to the ground with the invaluable help of the wind that at this time begins to blow more strong and makes them, as we said, fall. Many of these conditions that we mention are those that announce us and will prepare us to go through the next season of the year, the hardest of all, for many: winter.On the other hand, animals they also begin to activate even more, since around these times they begin to prepare to hibernate, eating and storing large amounts of food to withstand the winter. And also, autumn, turns out to be the ideal season to harvest, for example sunflower, corn.
In another sense, for many, autumn tends to shoot feelings of nostalgia, sadness and melancholy.
Another use of the term is to refer to the mature age, close to old age of an individual. For example, Laura is going through the fall of her life.
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