September: Autumn Begins

On what date in September does autumn begin? Well, that depends on whom you ask. In the Northern Hemisphere, meteorologists commonly count fall or autumn from September 1. Astronomers will tell you it begins with the September equinox (September 21, 22, 23, or 24). And many people in the United States think of the Labor Day holiday weekend as marking the end of summer and the beginning of fall. Of course, in the Southern Hemisphere, fall begins in March.

Whenever fall begins, it’s a colorful season with trees turning yellow, orange, and red. Enjoy poetry, photos, and videos of the season.