The first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice; Also called: Jan.

The month following January and preceding March; Also called: Feb.

The month following February and preceding April; Also called: Mar.

The month following March and preceding May; Also called: Apr.

The month following May and preceding July.

The month following June and preceding August.

The month following July and preceding September; Also called: Aug.

The month following August and preceding October; Also called: Sep, Sept.

The month following September and preceding November; Also called: Oct.

The month following October and preceding December; Also called: Nov.

The last (12th) month of the year; Also called: Dec.