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Spring, also known as springtime, is one of the four temperate seasons, succeeding winter and preceding summer. There are various technical definitions of spring, but local usage of the term varies according to local climate, cultures and customs. When it is spring in the Northern Hemisphere, it is autumn in the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa.
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May 9, 2024 · Spring is the season of the year between winter and summer when temperatures gradually rise. Learn about the physical causes of the seasons, the cultural and biological significance of spring, and the differences between spring in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
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Learn when the seasons begin and end in 2024 based on astronomical and meteorological definitions. Find out why the dates vary and which season is the shortest in the Northern Hemisphere.
Mar 9, 2022 · The spring, or vernal, equinox occurs around March 20 in the Northern Hemisphere and around Sept. 22 in the Southern Hemisphere. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
Find out the dates and times of spring, summer, fall and winter solstices and equinoxes for Roanoke Rapids, NC. Learn more about the astronomical seasons and how they vary by hemisphere and location.
Feb 11, 2022 · Spring. In the spring, seeds take root and vegetation begins to grow. The weather is warmer and often wetter. Animals wake or return from warmer climates, often with newborns. Melting snow from...
Learn how seasons are defined and when they start and end in different regions and hemispheres. Compare the astronomical and meteorological methods and see examples of seasonal dates and events.