Understanding Seasons and Their Patterns

A period of the year with specific climate conditions.

Shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

Longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

One of the four seasons, following winter.

One of the four seasons, following summer.

Seasons are periods of the year with distinct climate conditions like temperature, light, and weather patterns.

There are four main seasons: spring, summer, fall (autumn), and winter.

The winter solstice is the day with the shortest period of daylight in the Northern Hemisphere, usually on December 21 or 22.

The winter solstice marks the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, as the sun's rays hit the Earth at the most indirect angle.

Seasonal patterns repeat annually, meaning the same weather and light conditions occur at roughly the same time each year.