Seasons And Dates

Meteorological spring begins on March 1, summer on June 1, autumn on September 1, and winter on December 1. This system is preferred by scientists and weather forecasters because the dates stay consistent every year, making it much easier to track climate statistics and seasonal averages without accounting for the slight shifts in equinox and solstice timing. Cultural Variations and Lunar Calendars

The year is anchored by two major celestial events: the Solstices. These are the days when the Earth’s tilt is most dramatically oriented toward or away from the Sun. seasons and dates