The exact date the clocks will go back this year has also been confirmed.
Summer is officially over and the cold weather and shorter days are on the way - whether you like it or not.
The change also gives those living more north - including Scots - a better opportunity to witness the famous aurora borealis. An equinox is the measurement of the seasons from an astronomical standpoint, defined by the Earth's axis and orbit around the Sun. In contrast, meteorologists tend to divide seasons into periods of three whole months based on average monthly temperatures, with summer as the warmest and winter as the coldest.
The autumn equinox marks the beginning of the season where night time becomes longer, which results in shorter day times. Similarly, the spring equinox sees day time become longer than night. During an equinox the earth’s axial tilt aligns us at the peak angle relative to the sun to “accept” sun particles that display as the Northern Lights. So if you've never gotten the chance to witness the celestial phenomenon, this weekend may be your chance.
This means that the length of day during the winter solstice is eight hours, 49 minutes shorter than the summer solstice. After this, the days start getting longer and the nights shorter.
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