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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.

Top post of 2023 explains the difference between meteorological and astronomical Spring

Our top post of 2023 was to explain the difference between meteorological and astronomical Spring. What better time to highlight it again than in celebration of the Winter Solstice!? This graphic ? from NOAA’s Office of Education explains the difference between meteorological and astronomical seasons. https://www.noaa.gov/education/resource-collections/climate/changing-seasons

Graphic shows the sun with the position of the Earth in orbit with the designations of astronomical vs meteorological seasons.