Fun Facts About September
You know that September means back to school and the start of fall, but what else? Get to know the ins and outs of September with these fun facts.
Basic Facts About September
September is the first month of fall in the Northern Hemisphere and the start of spring in the Southern Hemisphere.
The transition to these seasons happens on the day of the fall equinox, around Sep. 22 or 23 each year.
Most people love September weather.
In the Northern Hemisphere, the heat of summer is breaking into cooler weather.
In the Southern Hemisphere, the cold months of winter are mellowing into spring.
Now that you know some basic September facts, check out these fun facts about September.
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10 Fun Facts About September
Get to know the month of September with these fun facts.
September’s Name Has a Misleading Meaning
September’s name comes from the Latin word meaning “seventh month.”
Yet September is the ninth month!
In the ancient Roman calendar, there were only ten months. September was, in fact, the seventh month.
Later, the calendar was changed when January and February were added. This pushed September to the ninth month.
It kept its name. That’s why the ninth month of the year is named for the seventh month!
September’s Birth Stone Is the Sapphire
Blue sapphires are the birthstone of the month of September, and they have long been a prized gemstone.
They are a deep blue, and ancient Persians believed the sky was blue because it reflected the Earth’s sapphires.
Because of their color, sapphires are associated with the heavens. They also symbolize innocence.
The Aster and Morning Glory Are Both September Birth Flowers
September has two birth flowers: the aster and the morning glory.
The aster’s name means “a star,” and the flower is in the daisy family.
It has thin petals that fan out from a yellow or white center. There are more than 250 species of asters.
Asters are symbols of love and wisdom.
The morning glory comes in many colors, although most people associate the flower with its blue variety.
These vines have flowers that open up in the morning but close up by the afternoon. That’s where morning glories get their name.
Although each flower color has a different symbolism, morning glories generally mean unrequited love.
The Fall Equinox Is in September
On the fall equinox, the sun shines directly on the Earth’s equator.
This means that day and night are almost equal in length.
Although the fall equinox is usually September 22 or 23, it sometimes falls on the 21 or 24.
The fall equinox marks the official start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere.
You Don’t Work on Labor Day
Labor Day is a federal holiday that occurs on the first Monday in September.
It celebrates the reforms of the Labor movement which prompted laws that protect the rights and safety of the American worker.
Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894.
September also has a host of wacky holidays. Read more about the weird holidays in September.
The Great Fire of London Happened in September
On September 2, 1666, a spark from a baker’s oven ignited a nearby woodpile.
Because houses were packed together, the fire quickly spread.
All the houses were made of wood, and strong winds blew the fire throughout the city.
The fire raged four days and nights, burning many houses and landmarks, including St Paul’s Cathedral.
London had to be rebuilt. On a positive note, the fire killed many fleas infecting people with the plague.
The Birth Tree for September Is the Apple
The ancient Celts believed that each month had a birth tree that influenced the personality and traits of a person born during that month.
The birth tree for September is the apple tree.
It is considered a generous tree since apple trees give shade, wood, and fruit.
The Celts believed those born in September received the quality of generosity from their birth tree.
The apple tree also symbolizes gentleness and strength.
The First American Newspaper Was Published in September
The Publick Occurrences Both Forreign and Domestick was a Boston newspaper that published its first issue on September 25, 1690.
Although single-page newspapers (called “broadsides”) had been published before that date, the Publick was the first multi-page paper in the American colonies.
The first edition featured an article about the brutal treatment of French prisoners in the ongoing French and Indian War.
This article angered the colonial government, and they ordered the paper be suspended and all remaining copies destroyed.
The Publick only published that one edition in September.
To this day, there is only one surviving copy of the issue.
September Will Have Either the Corn Moon or the Harvest Moon
The full moon closest to the fall equinox is called the Harvest Moon.
It is exceptionally bright, and it rises early. This gives farmers an advantage in allowing them to extend their harvesting hours beyond daylight.
Usually, the Harvest Moon falls in September, but it occasionally falls in October.
In that case, the full moon at the beginning of September is called the Corn Moon.
This name is from the Algonquin tribe of North America. This moon marked the time to gather the crops of corn.
September Fun Facts
September is the month of back to school and the onset of fall, but it is so much more than that.
Get to know more about this month with these fun facts about September.
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