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March 1st----the First day of Spring!
I've been waiting 1000's of seconds and minutes for this day!
I've been waiting 1000's of seconds and minutes for this day!
The first day of spring this year is March 20th.rewebster said:I've been waiting 1000's of seconds and minutes for this day!
russ_watters said:Where is March 1st the first day of spring?
OmCheeto said:My Armenian friend who moved to Moscow and then here says that in Russia it is. Though he may have misinterpreted the meaning. Then again, I may have misinterpreted his meaning. I will double check with Vlad and his wife in the morning.
Yes vochinch chigitem.
Ya niechevo nie znaio.
hmmm... Yes, the languages seem a bit different. There may have been a language barrier kind of thing going on.
Evo said:The first day of spring this year is March 20th.
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"The time shift also means potential crankiness..."
oh, oh
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MotoH said:Has he seemed kind of angry as of late?
Just wondering. . .
MotoH said:Oh, you see the last person I heard of named Vlad was a pretty impaling guy if you know what I mean.
Andre said:Technically the spring starts on http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/EarthSeasons.php when the Sun crosses directly over the Earth's equator (Vernal equinox).
However meteorologists are stubbornly using still the Societas Meteorologica Palatina, which decided (in 1780) to consider each seasons to be starting on the first day of the month. Hence the first of March.
My roses agreed with that. I had to prune them yesterday
March 1st is considered the first day of Spring in many cultures and traditions. It marks the beginning of the Spring season, which is characterized by warmer temperatures, longer days, and the blooming of flowers and trees. It is also associated with the concept of rebirth and renewal.
While the Spring equinox is considered the official start of Spring in terms of astronomical events, March 1st is used as the first day of Spring in many cultures because it aligns with the beginning of the meteorological Spring. This is based on temperature cycles and allows for a more consistent and practical way of defining the seasons.
Scientists use different methods to determine the first day of Spring. Astronomers use the Spring equinox, which occurs when the sun is directly over the equator. Meteorologists use temperature patterns and consider March 1st the first day of Spring. Botanists may look at the blooming of certain plants or the emergence of animals from hibernation to determine the start of Spring.
No, not all countries celebrate March 1st as the first day of Spring. Some countries, particularly in the Southern Hemisphere, consider September 1st as the first day of Spring. Additionally, different cultures may have their own unique ways of defining the start of Spring.
No, the first day of Spring does not always fall on March 1st. The date can vary depending on the method used to determine it and the location in the world. For example, the Spring equinox can occur on either March 20th or 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, while in the Southern Hemisphere it falls on September 22nd or 23rd.