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.
| Date (Example) | Northern Hemisphere Season | Southern Hemisphere Season | |----------------|----------------------------|----------------------------| | March 20 | Spring begins | Autumn begins | | June 21 | Summer begins | Winter begins | | September 23 | Autumn begins | Spring begins | | December 21 | Winter begins | Summer begins | seasons and dates
Report prepared based on standard astronomical and meteorological conventions. The year is anchored by two major celestial
Meteorologists divide seasons into fixed, 3‑month periods based on temperature cycles, not astronomical events: 3‑month periods based on temperature cycles