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You might notice that astronomical dates vary by a day or two each year. This happens because a calendar year (365 days) doesn't perfectly match the time it takes for Earth to orbit the sun (roughly 365.24 days). Our use of leap years helps reset this, but it causes the exact moment of the equinox or solstice to drift slightly. Northern vs. Southern Hemisphere

The four seasons can be defined as follows:

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