Season defined
On two occasions he referred to spring as officially commencing in a few days.
In the northern hemisphere spring occurs between the vernal equinox and the summer solstice, ie, from March 12 to June 22.
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In the northern hemisphere spring occurs between the vernal equinox and the summer solstice, ie, from March 12 to June 22.
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