Countdown to the Seasons

The number of days are calculated from today, Thursday 5th March 2026.
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15 days until the next spring equinox (around 20 March).

88 days until the start of meteorological summer (1 Jun).

108 days until the next summer solstice (around 21 June).

180 days until the start of meteorological autumn (1 Sep).

201 days until the next autumnal equinox (around 22 Sep).

271 days until the start of meteorological winter (1 Dec).

291 days until the next winter solstice (around 21 Dec).

295 days until the next Christmas.

361 days until the start of meteorological spring (1 March).



Light at the end of the tunnel...

5 days until the next 6pm sunset (10 Mar, Northern England).

22 days (approx) until the clocks go forward (Last Sunday in March).

310 days until the next 4pm sunset (9 Jan, Northern England).

341 days until the next 5pm sunset (9 Feb, Northern England).

* These calculations are based on the estimated equinox and solstice dates of 20 March, 21 June, 22 September and 21 December.
What does all of this mean? Find out here: Met Office: The Equinox and Solstice

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