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Spring Equinox

Also known as:

• Northward Equinox

• Vernal Equinox

Before the Spring Equinox, the Sun rises and sets more southerly. After the Spring Equinox, it rises and sets more northerly; the opposite of Fall Equinox.

Marks the end of Winter and the first day of Spring.

2-91

Spring

Also known as:

• Springtime

The climate warms.

Day length increases and night length decreases as the season progresses.

92

Summer Solstice

Also known as:

• Estival Solstice

• Midsummer

The longest day of the year, and the shortest night; the opposite of Winter Solstice.

Marks the end of Spring and the first day of Summer.

93-182

Summer

Also known as:

• Summertime

• Summertide

The hottest season of the year.

Day length decreases and night length increases as the season progresses.

183

Fall Equinox

Also known as:

• Southward Equinox

• Autumnal Equinox

Before the Fall Equinox, the Sun rises and sets more northerly. After the Fall Equinox, it rises and sets more southerly; the opposite of Spring Equinox.

Marks the end of Summer and the first day of Fall.

184-273

Fall

Also known as:

• Autumn

The climate cools.

Day length decreases and night length increases as the season progresses.

274

Winter Solstice

Also known as:

• Hiemal Solstice

• Hibernal Solstice

• Midwinter

The shortest day of the year, and the longest night; the opposite of Summer Solstice.

Marks the end of Fall and the first day of Winter.

275-365

Winter

Also known as:

• Wintertime

• Wintertide

The coldest season of the year.

Day length increases and night length decreases as the season progresses.