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Autumn is called 'fall' because of the suns continuing falling position in the sky. As the days get shorter the sun continues to 'fall' closer to the horizon until the Winter solstice on December 21st.

The word 'autumn' dates back to ancient Rome, and is also based on the suns position in the sky as it refers to the Autumnal Eqiunox.

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