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Let's go through a year here in the Northern hemisphere:When is the first day of Spring?
March 19th, always
March 20th, always
March 19th-21st, depending on the year
The first day of Spring is based on the:
Spring Solstice
Spring Equinox
What IS an equinox?
the time or date (twice each year) at which the sun crosses the celestial equator, when day and night are of equal length
when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marked by the longest and shortest days.
As for solstice(s), there are two. They are the:
summer and winter solstice(s)
spring and fall solstice(s)
early winter and early fall solstice(s)
When is the first day of Summer in the Northern hemisphere?
June 20th, always
June 20th or 21st, depending
June 21st, always
In turn, the first day of Fall (Autumn) is signified by the:
September Equinox
September Solstice
And when is the first day of Winter?
November 21st-22nd
December 21st-22nd
What is the LONGEST season of the year?
Summer, at 94 days
Winter, at 94 days
What causes our seasons on Earth to begin with?
The position and pull of our moon as it rotates around Earth
the tilt of the Earth's rotational axis away or toward the sun
The position of Earth within the Milky Way Galaxy as we rotate
Lastly, what is the shortest season of the year?
Spring
Fall
Winter
