Spring is a season of transition—a time when the cold grip of winter loosens, daylight stretches into the evening, and the natural world bursts back to life. But ask ten different Americans when spring actually occurs, and you might get a few different answers. That’s because the definition of the spring months depends on whether you follow the astronomical calendar, the meteorological calendar, or simply look at the changing conditions in your own backyard.
Spring is a season of transition—a time when the cold grip of winter loosens, daylight stretches into the evening, and the natural world bursts back to life. But ask ten different Americans when spring actually occurs, and you might get a few different answers. That’s because the definition of the spring months depends on whether you follow the astronomical calendar, the meteorological calendar, or simply look at the changing conditions in your own backyard.