Countdown to the Seasons

The number of days are calculated from today, Saturday 21st December 2024.
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4 days until the next Christmas.

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

89 days until the next spring equinox (around 20 March).

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

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

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

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

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

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



Light at the end of the tunnel...

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

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

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

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

* 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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