WASHINGTON — When does fall begin? Well, it depends on which fall you are talking about. There is “meteorological” fall and “astronomical” fall, but the two are very different concepts with different ...

WASHINGTON D.C., DC — The astronomical start to spring is just around the corner! The official time of the Vernal Equinox will be at 11:33 A.M. on Sunday, March 20. But wait, didn’t we say spring ...

You may have noticed that meteorologists and climatologists define seasons differently from “regular” or astronomical spring, summer, fall, and winter. So, why do meteorological and astronomical ...

August 31st marked the end of meteorological summer then meteorological fall started on September 1st. According to astronomical seasons, we are still in summer until September 22nd. Confusing? Let's ...

(WHTM) — Fall is right around the corner and many people often see the middle of September as the beginning of the fall season. But, did you know it also started on Sept. 1? No, you didn’t read that ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Every September 1, meteorologists celebrate the beginning of meteorological fall. Astronomical fall is the one that you're probably used to hearing about. That season starts on ...

You may have heard us talk about "meteorological seasons" that don't match up with the seasons you typically see on the calendar. While that may sound weird, there is a reason meteorologists use these ...

The arrival of the vernal equinox marks the beginning of astronomical spring across the Northern Hemisphere, bringing increasing amounts of daylight and warmer temperatures. In 2026, the equinox ...