Novembre

Novembre is the eleventh month of the Gregorian calendar, consisting of thirty days and positioned between October and December. Its name derives from the Latin “novembris,” meaning “ninth month,” reflecting its original placement in the early Roman calendar, which began in March. When the calendar was reformed and the year was extended to start in January, novembre retained its name despite becoming the eleventh month.

In the Northern Hemisphere, November marks a transition toward winter, with decreasing daylight and temperatures. Many temperate regions experience the onset of frost, and deciduous trees often display fully colored foliage before shedding leaves. Conversely, in the Southern Hemisphere, it signals late spring, characterized by warming weather and blooming vegetation.

Culturally, november is associated with several observances. In many Western countries, it includes All Saints’ Day on the first of the month and the related All Souls’ Day on the second, occasions for remembering the deceased. In the United States, thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday, a holiday with historical roots in harvest festivals. Other notable dates include Remembrance Day or Armistice Day on the eleventh, commemorating the end of World War I, and various national or regional festivals such as Diwali in parts of South Asia, which sometimes falls in november according to the lunar calendar.

Astronomically, the Sun reaches a declination of approximately –21° at the November solstice, marking the latest sunrise and earliest sunset of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. The month also features several meteorological events, including increased likelihood of rainstorms in many mid‑latitude regions. Novembre therefore serves as a period of cultural remembrance, seasonal change, and astronomical transition.