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Her seven-year-old daughter, Maya, tugged her sleeve. “What’s wrong, Mama?”
Lena thought about it. She thought about April, which sometimes arrived like a lamb and sometimes like a lion. She thought about September, which could be a second summer or a first winter. She thought about March, the great liar, offering a warm day just to snatch it back with ice. months for the seasons
The seasons are exactly reversed. When the North tilts toward the sun (Summer), the South tilts away (Winter). September to December Summer: December to March Autumn: March to June Winter: June to September 2. The Meteorological Seasons (The Simple Breakdown)
Maya tilted her head. “Then what do they listen to?” She thought about September, which could be a
As the Earth begins to tilt away from the sun, temperatures dip. marks the cooling-off period. October is famous for deciduous trees changing color, and by November , many regions prepare for the first frosts and shorter daylight hours. The Rest: Winter (December, January, February)
“Feel that?” Lena asked.
“The seasons,” Lena said, pointing at the calendar. “They don’t listen to the months.”
That night, Lena tucked Maya into bed. Outside, the first real snow began to fall, covering the dying grass, the bare branches, the last forgotten pumpkin. When the North tilts toward the sun (Summer),
Astronomical seasons are defined by the Earth's tilt and its alignment with the sun. These are the dates you typically see printed on wall calendars. Because the Earth’s orbit isn't a perfect circle, the exact dates can shift by a day or two each year. Spring (Vernal Equinox): March 20 or 21 to June 20. Summer (Summer Solstice): June 20 or 21 to September 22.