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November is the eleventh and penultimate month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. Its length is 30 days. November is a month of late spring in the Southern Hemisphere and late autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. Therefore, November in the Southern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent of May in the Northern Hemisphere and vice versa.

Monthly Celebrations:

: On August 3, 1990, President of the United States George H. W. Bush declared the month of November as National American Indian Heritage Month, also referred to as Native American Heritage Month. This commemorative month aims to provide a platform for Native people in the United States of America to share their culture, traditions, music, crafts, dance, and ways and concepts of life. This gives Native people the opportunity to express to their community, both city, county and state officials their concerns and solutions for building bridges of understanding and friendship in their local area. Federal Agencies are encouraged to provide educational programs for their employees regarding Native American history, rights, culture and contemporary issues, to better assist them in their jobs and for overall awareness.

: November is American Diabetes Awareness Month. Please join the American Diabetes Association (ADA) is on the front lines in the fight to end diabetes.

: Lung Cancer Awareness Month is observed in November. It's a time to raise awareness about lung cancer, share stories, and educate people on how to prevent, detect, and treat the disease.

: November is a time to show support and to honor our nation's vital caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month. Join us in acknowledging and honoring families who are often caregiving "around the clock". That means around-the-clock dedication, organization, responsibility, scheduling, and hands-on care.

Weekly Celebrations

(11/03/2024 to 11/09/2024): National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week is a week-long celebration in November that recognizes the work of animal shelters and the people who work there. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) organizes the event.

(11/17/2024 to 11/23/2024): Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual program where people come together across the country to draw attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness. Participating groups spend the week holding a series of educational, service, fundraising, and advocacy events.

(11/11/2024 to 11/15/2024): National Young Readers Week is an annual event that takes place during the second week of November to promote a love of reading and literacy among young people.

Important Days to Celebrate

(11/11/2024): The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held each year on November 11th at Arlington National Cemetery . The ceremony commences precisely at 11:00 a.m. with a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns and continues inside the Memorial Amphitheater with a parade of colors by Veterans鈥� organizations and remarks from dignitaries. The ceremony is intended to honor and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces.

(11/28/2024): Thanksgiving is celebrated as a means of giving thanks to family, friends, food, health and other positivities. Some families incorporate religion by giving thanks in prayer, but Thanksgiving is a federal holiday and celebrated nationwide.

Interesting Phenomena to Observe:

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The Andromedids meteor shower is associated with Biela's Comet, the showers occurring as Earth passes through old streams left by the comet's tail. Andromedids have faded so substantially that they are no longer generally visible to the naked eye, though some activity is still observable each year in mid-November given suitable detection equipment. In 2024, the meteor shower is expected to be most active on November 6. Other Northern Taurids are expected to peak on Novemebr 11-12, 2024 and the Leonids are expected to peak on Novemebr 17-18, 2024.