When spring begins. Signs and signs

У каждого весна ассоциируется с чем-то своим.For one, this is a childhood with ships in streams, for another - blooming apricot orchards, and the first donated snowdrops are remembered by someone. The beginning of spring can be noted several times, and each

the moment of her arrival in the same year will be true. You might be surprised and want to know when spring really begins. Let's look at some facts together.

Calendar spring

Смена времен года на нашей планете связана с rotating it around the sun. As is known, the Earth makes a complete revolution around the star for 365 (366) days a year, of which 92 occur in the spring. By the way, it is believed that the beginning of the astronomical spring is the Vernal Equinox Day (this is March 20 or 21). Every first-grader knows about which month the spring begins according to the Gregorian calendar (according to which we all live) - this is March. The 1st of this month marks the arrival of the much-loved season of the year. For most people, this period is the beginning of accomplishments, the expected prosperity and, most importantly, the time of hopes. But not always the advance of March means that nature is ready to throw off the blanket of snow sleep.

Meteorological spring

Calendar spring may not coincide with springmeteorological. Dates of their beginning sometimes vary considerably. The arrival of spring in meteorology determines the hydrometeorological center. When spring begins according to weather forecasts,

determined using the average dailytemperature If this value exceeds 0 degrees Celsius, it is believed that you can truly celebrate the arrival of spring. This is the beginning of the awakening of nature. And on the calendar may already be the middle of March.

The beginning of spring among the people

Our ancestors believed that spring is enteringtheir rights February 1. The fact is that on this date the Gromowice was celebrated earlier - the last day of winter. The holiday was spread in the Polotsk land, in Russia its name is the Meeting. When spring begins, people knew - on this day. It was on February 1 that the decisive battle happened: the aging Winter gave a desperate battle to the Red Spring. People called for the sun to shine brighter and organized games zimoborah (wall to wall). This game symbolized the meeting of two seasons. And Gromovice was called a holiday because it was considered the only winter day when a thunderstorm could blow out.

Animal predictors

Spring almost every native of the former Soviet republics is associated with the picture

Alexey Savrasov "The Rooks Have Arrived."Melting snow, birds on several birches, the trembling trunks of which seem to be reaching out to the sun, the outskirts of some provincial town - all together this is the best way to convey the atmosphere of the coming spring. Nature is still asleep, but certain signs indicate that it will start waking up very soon. The main evidence is the flown in rooks. People very often used animals and birds to determine when spring begins. Upon the return of migratory birds, rooks and buntings, they were judged to be warming soon. The people considered the bird oatmeal to be a forerunner of fast, steady heat. In ancient Russia on March 3, it was decided to read it. In honor of the bird baked oatmeal pies.

In the US, there is a tradition to predict whenSpring will begin, resorting to prediction groundhog. This kind of fun has come already to the CIS countries. After awakening the animal, the public tries to determine the length of its shadow, thus anticipating a quick spring or a long winter. In the spring of many animals, rut begins, which also indicates the beginning of a new mating season. But the knock of the woodpecker in March suggests that the spring is delayed.

Signs of spring

Animals can anticipate the awakening of nature.and determine the beginning of the spring season. But mankind has also developed its signs for many years, and knowledgeable people can easily know when certain

spring will begin.A warming day on Tatiana's Day (January 25) and a bright sun foreshadow an early arrival of the warm season. Long icicles say that the spring will be long and protracted. Also, the people noticed that when snowstorms happen in March, and at the same time the snow is tucked in mounds, one can expect a rich harvest for vegetables and spring crops. If the snow began to melt very early, it does not completely melt for a long time. One of the signs of spring is associated with the feast of Theodosius the Great (in the people of Theodosius-spring). Its date is January 24th. It is believed that according to the weather this day it is easy to determine when spring will begin: if it is sunny outside, it is early, if it is overcast, you will have to wait. Also, people say that if migratory birds return on time, it means to be a big crop of bread. And the March clouds, fast and high moving in the sky, are a good sign, you can expect beautiful weather.

Periods of spring

Spring can be divided into three periods:the first is the pre-funeral, the second is the spring itself, and the third is the prelude. Pre-spring comes with the melting of snow, icicles and the increasingly visible sun. This period is characterized by sharp fluctuations in day and night temperatures, and the daily average may fall below zero. Soon, the second stage replaces the pre-spring. By the time the spring begins full, all the snow should already melt. The first grass makes its way, insects appear, buds swell on the trees. The period of the present spring is ending with the flowering of the bird cherry tree, with short periods of cold inherent in this stage. And it is replaced by a warm predlet, which lasts until the onset of the next season.

But summer is the topic for the next publication.