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The U.S. government is closed. This site will not be updated; however, NOAA websites and social media channels necessary to protect lives and property will be maintained. To learn more, visit commerce.gov. 

For the latest forecasts and critical weather information, visit weather.gov.

DYK the difference between meteorological and astronomical seasons?

infographic portrayal of the earth’s orbit around the sun, dividing the seasons into astronomical spring (Mar 20-Jun 21), summer (Jun 21-Sept 22), fall (Sept 22-Dec 21), and winter (Dec 21-Mar 20) and meteorological spring (Mar-May), summer (Jun-Aug), fall (Sept-Nov), and winter (Dec-Feb).Spring into science. It’s officially spring in the Northern Hemisphere and NOAA is here to celebrate! Do you know the difference between meteorological and astronomical seasons? https://www.noaa.gov/education/resource-collections/climate/changing-seasons