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Earth’s Next Ice Age Might Already Be on the Way—Here’s What Scientists Just Discovered
Earth’s climate has never been static. It shifts between warm interglacial periods and deep freezes, driven by complex ...
Understanding the science behind Earth's changing seasons
The different seasons shape our lives and daily routines including the clothing choices we make, what activities we ...
Saturn's stunning ring system to suddenly vanish from view
Saturn's iconic ring system will disappear, albeit temporarily, on March 23—a preview of its fate in 100 million years.
Met Office explains exact date spring starts in 2025
"By the meteorological calendar, spring will always start on March 1; ending on May 31. The seasons are defined as spring ...
Meteorological Spring vs. Astronomical Spring. Here's the difference
Astronomical seasons are based on the Earth's position around the sun. Spring begins at the Vernal Equinox, which occurs at 2:01 a.m. PDT on March 20 this year. The Equinox marks the point in the ...
Planet revolutions and why the Earth needs leap years
For example, Mercury, being closest to the sun, takes just 88 Earth days to complete one orbit. On the other hand, Neptune, ...
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When is the first day of spring? It's March 1 for scientists. Why they use different dates
“The astronomical seasons vary slightly each year because the Earth’s orbit takes just a bit longer than 365 days,” Saffell said. “A leap day/leap year helps to balance out that difference.” ...
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Spring Equinox Is Almost Here: Have You Heard the Egg-Balancing Myth?
The vernal equinox heralds the arrival of spring in the northern hemisphere. But is it the only day you can balance an egg on its end?
When does spring really start? Met Office outlines dates for 2025
"By the meteorological calendar, spring will always start on March 1; ending on May 31. The seasons are defined as spring ...