6. You’ll never guess what animal migrates to warmer weather at 25 miles per hour
Monarch butterflies leave during Autumn to fly to warmer climates. They can travel at speeds between 12 and 25 miles per hour! They are also the only bug that migrates as far as 2,500 miles just for warmer weather. They must really not like the cold.
7. Fall was once called “Harvest”
The full moon that is the closest to the Autumn Equinox is known as a harvest moon. So, back in the day, this season was called Harvest. We now refer to it as Fall or Autumn.
8. There is a day where we get 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness
It is called the Autumn Equinox and is generally near mid-September. It is one of only two days per year when the sun is in line with the Earth’s celestial equator. This means that you get exactly 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness. Equinox actually means “equal night” in Latin.
9. You may start gaining weight
Weight gain is typical around the holidays, but weight gain can start up in the Fall because of lower levels of vitamin D. A lack of vitamin D can reduce fat breakdown so make sure to take your vitamins or eat more foods rich in vitamin D like milk, fatty fish, and orange juice.
10. Our bodies love Daylight Savings Time
In the Fall, we “fall back” and switch our clocks. That extra hour of sleep has been known to be beneficial for our bodies and minds. Make sure you get it!
What is your favorite thing about Fall? Do you call it Autumn or Fall?
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