5. The first season is spring. In theThe first season is spring. In the
United Kingdom, and the rest of earth'sUnited Kingdom, and the rest of earth's
northern hemisphere, the first day ofnorthern hemisphere, the first day of
spring is on 20 March. On the first day ofspring is on 20 March. On the first day of
spring the number of hours of daylight andspring the number of hours of daylight and
night are the same, so there are 12 hoursnight are the same, so there are 12 hours
of daylight and 12 hours of darkness.of daylight and 12 hours of darkness.
This is because the sun shines directlyThis is because the sun shines directly
over the equator, which is an imaginaryover the equator, which is an imaginary
line that divides the earth, half way inline that divides the earth, half way in
between the North Pole and South Pole.between the North Pole and South Pole.
From 20 March onwards in the northernFrom 20 March onwards in the northern
hemisphere, the hours of daylight gethemisphere, the hours of daylight get
longer and longer until summer, when youlonger and longer until summer, when you
will notice that it is still light at bedtime.will notice that it is still light at bedtime.
So when summer begins on 21 June thereSo when summer begins on 21 June there
are over 16 hours of daylight and under 8are over 16 hours of daylight and under 8
hours of darkness. The reason for thehours of darkness. The reason for the
days getting longer is because our countrydays getting longer is because our country
of the United Kingdom, along with othersof the United Kingdom, along with others
in the northern hemisphere is tilting morein the northern hemisphere is tilting more
and more towards the sun. As the sun'sand more towards the sun. As the sun's
rays reach us more directly the days getrays reach us more directly the days get
warmer as well as longer.warmer as well as longer.
6. Summer is one of the seasons of a year which is the warmest. ItSummer is one of the seasons of a year which is the warmest. It
falls between the seasons of spring and autumn. In the Northernfalls between the seasons of spring and autumn. In the Northern
Hemisphere, summer commences in the month of June and ends inHemisphere, summer commences in the month of June and ends in
September. In case of the Southern Hemisphere, summer starts in theSeptember. In case of the Southern Hemisphere, summer starts in the
month of December and gets over in March. Traditionally according tomonth of December and gets over in March. Traditionally according to
meteorology the Northern Hemisphere experiences summer for the entiremeteorology the Northern Hemisphere experiences summer for the entire
months of June, July and August. For the Southern Hemisphere themonths of June, July and August. For the Southern Hemisphere the
months are December, January and February. Conventionally the startmonths are December, January and February. Conventionally the start
of the summer month is declared in many countries. For instance,of the summer month is declared in many countries. For instance,
Ireland considers the date to be 1stMay, for some it is 1st June andIreland considers the date to be 1stMay, for some it is 1st June and
for many countries it is 1st July. Summer starts early for the countriesfor many countries it is 1st July. Summer starts early for the countries
that lie on the coastal areas, whereas the more continental countriesthat lie on the coastal areas, whereas the more continental countries
have late summers. Summer is generally known to be the season whichhave late summers. Summer is generally known to be the season which
has the hottest and longest days in a year. The summer nights arehas the hottest and longest days in a year. The summer nights are
usually smaller than those of winter. It is a very good season forusually smaller than those of winter. It is a very good season for
outdoor activities like vacationing, swimming or simply lazing on theoutdoor activities like vacationing, swimming or simply lazing on the
beach. Various tropical summer fruits like pineapples, watermelons,beach. Various tropical summer fruits like pineapples, watermelons,
mangoes, berries, melons, and vegetables are abundant in summer.mangoes, berries, melons, and vegetables are abundant in summer.
7. Autumn, also termed as "fall" in North AmericaAutumn, also termed as "fall" in North America
is an intermediary phase in between summer andis an intermediary phase in between summer and
winter. Autumn is a specific season in thewinter. Autumn is a specific season in the
temperate zone. The end of summer signifies thetemperate zone. The end of summer signifies the
arrival of autumn. Autumn is characterized byarrival of autumn. Autumn is characterized by
mellowness. Autumn leaves have a reddish tingemellowness. Autumn leaves have a reddish tinge
which falls away during this season there bywhich falls away during this season there by
paving the way for further growth. Autumnpaving the way for further growth. Autumn
SeasonSeason
commences in the month of August or Septembercommences in the month of August or September
in the north, while in the southern part, thein the north, while in the southern part, the
season of autumn arrives in the month of March.season of autumn arrives in the month of March.
This is a time when trees get rid of their oldThis is a time when trees get rid of their old
look in the process of shedding leaves. All theselook in the process of shedding leaves. All these
year, a particular belief has prevailed among theyear, a particular belief has prevailed among the
astrologers that September Equinox indicatesastrologers that September Equinox indicates
the beginning of autumn which end with thethe beginning of autumn which end with the
December Solstice in the northern parts of theDecember Solstice in the northern parts of the
world. In the southern part, the arrival ofworld. In the southern part, the arrival of
autumn is indicated by the March Equinox andautumn is indicated by the March Equinox and
ends with the June Solstice.ends with the June Solstice.
Autumn, also termed as "fall" in North AmericaAutumn, also termed as "fall" in North America
is an intermediary phase in between summer andis an intermediary phase in between summer and
winter. Autumn is a specific season in thewinter. Autumn is a specific season in the
temperate zone. The end of summer signifies thetemperate zone. The end of summer signifies the
arrival of autumn. Autumn is characterized byarrival of autumn. Autumn is characterized by
mellowness. Autumn leaves have a reddish tingemellowness. Autumn leaves have a reddish tinge
which falls away during this season there bywhich falls away during this season there by
paving the way for further growth. Autumnpaving the way for further growth. Autumn
SeasonSeason
commences in the month of August or Septembercommences in the month of August or September
in the north, while in the southern part, thein the north, while in the southern part, the
season of autumn arrives in the month of March.season of autumn arrives in the month of March.
This is a time when trees get rid of their oldThis is a time when trees get rid of their old
look in the process of shedding leaves. All theselook in the process of shedding leaves. All these
year, a particular belief has prevailed among theyear, a particular belief has prevailed among the
astrologers that September Equinox indicatesastrologers that September Equinox indicates
the beginning of autumn which end with thethe beginning of autumn which end with the
December Solstice in the northern parts of theDecember Solstice in the northern parts of the
world. In the southern part, the arrival ofworld. In the southern part, the arrival of
autumn is indicated by the March Equinox andautumn is indicated by the March Equinox and
ends with the June Solstice.ends with the June Solstice.
8. Winter is the coldest season of theWinter is the coldest season of the
year and it is a part of the mainyear and it is a part of the main
seasons found in the temperateseasons found in the temperate
zone. In general, winter iszone. In general, winter is
characterized by having minimumcharacterized by having minimum
temperatures and the days of thetemperatures and the days of the
shortest duration. The official startshortest duration. The official start
of the month of winter is different inof the month of winter is different in
various cultures and locations.various cultures and locations.
According to recent meteorology theAccording to recent meteorology the
winter months are December,winter months are December,
January and February for theJanuary and February for the
Northern Hemisphere. For theNorthern Hemisphere. For the
Southern Hemisphere they are June,Southern Hemisphere they are June,
July and August. Even so, manyJuly and August. Even so, many
European and East Asian nationsEuropean and East Asian nations
regard November as the start of theregard November as the start of the
winter season. The Celtic countrieswinter season. The Celtic countries
consider November 1 as theconsider November 1 as the
beginning of winter whereasbeginning of winter whereas
according to the Chinese calendar itaccording to the Chinese calendar it
is from November 7.is from November 7.
