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What is a Month?
Time Unit
Definition
A month is a unit of time based on the Moon's orbit around Earth, typically 28-31 days in the Gregorian calendar.
Popular Month Conversions
Most common conversions from Months
History
Months originated from lunar cycles. The word 'month' comes from 'moon'. Modern calendar months vary in length.
Common Uses
- Billing cycles and subscriptions
- Rent and mortgage payments
- Age measurement for babies
- Project timelines
Fun Facts
February is the only month with fewer than 30 days
A lunar month is about 29.5 days
The Knuckle method helps remember which months have 31 days