And Southern Hemisphere [exclusive] — Seasons In The Northern

At the very top and bottom of the world, seasons are extreme. In the Arctic summer, the sun never sets (The Midnight Sun). In the Antarctic summer, the same phenomenon occurs. Conversely, winter brings months of total darkness.

The Northern Hemisphere is land-heavy. It contains massive continents like North America, Europe, and Asia. Land heats up and cools down very quickly. This is why Northern summers can be scorching hot and Northern winters can be brutally cold. seasons in the northern and southern hemisphere

| Season | Northern Hemisphere | Southern Hemisphere | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | March, April, May | September, October, November | | Summer | June, July, August | December, January, February | | Autumn (Fall) | September, October, November | March, April, May | | Winter | December, January, February | June, July, August | At the very top and bottom of the world, seasons are extreme

Before we look at the what , we have to correct the most common misconception about seasons. Conversely, winter brings months of total darkness

The timing of each season is exactly six months apart between the two hemispheres. Season - National Geographic Education