The calendar, the earth or the heavens? Three ways to define the seasons
Spring, summer, fall and winter each has three ways to define them. Astronomical seasons have traditionally been popular, with the equinoxes and solstices kicking off a new season. However, Meteorologist Joe Martucci says solar seasons and climatological seasons have their advantages.
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If you follow astronomical seasons, spring will begin with the vernal equinox on March 19. But there are two other methods used in the U.S. to define the changes seen around us.
