When spring begins. Signs and signs

Every spring is associated with something of its own. For one, this is childhood with boats in streams, for another - flowering apricot orchards, and someone remembers the first donated snowdrops. The beginning of spring can be noted several times, and each The moment of her arrival in the same year will be true. Perhaps you will be surprised and want to know when the spring actually begins. Let's look at some facts together.

Calendar Spring

The change of seasons on our planet is associated with its rotation around the Sun. As is known, the Earth circulates around the Earth in 365 (366) days a year, 92 of which come in spring. By the way, it is considered that the beginning of the astronomical spring is the Vernal Equinox Day (this is March 20 or 21). About what month the spring begins according to the Gregorian calendar (according to which we all live), knows any first-graders - this is March. The first day of this month marks the arrival of the season so beloved by many. For most people, this period is the beginning of achievements, the expected flowering and, most importantly, the time of hope. But not always the offensive of March means that nature is already ready to throw off the veil of snow sleep.

Meteorological Spring

The calendar spring may not coincide with the meteorological spring. The dates of their beginning sometimes differ considerably. The arrival of spring in meteorology is determined by the Hydrometeorological Center. When spring begins, according to weather forecasters, Is determined by the average daily temperature. If this value exceeds 0 degrees Celsius, it is believed that you can truly celebrate the arrival of spring. This is the time when nature awakened. And on the calendar may already be the middle of March.

The beginning of spring in the people

Our ancestors and did believe that the spring comes into its own on February 1. The fact is that on this date, earlier had to celebrate Gromovitsy - the last day of winter. The holiday was spread on the Polotsk land, in Russia its name - Svenska. When the spring begins, people are known - on this day. It was February 1 that was the decisive battle: the aging Winter gave a desperate battle to the Red Spring. People urged the sun to shine brighter and arranged games-zymoborov (wall to wall). This amusement symbolized the meeting of two seasons. And the Thunderbolt was called a holiday because it was considered to be the only winter day when a thunderstorm might strike.

Animals-predictors

Spring almost every person from the former Union republics is associated with the picture Alexei Savrasov "The Rooks Have Arrived." Melting snow, birds on several birches, trembling trunks of which seem to begin to reach for the sun, the outskirts of some provincial town - all this together perfectly reflects the atmosphere of the coming spring. The nature while sleeps, but the certain signs testify that she very soon will start to wake up. The main proof is rooks flying in. In the people very often animals and birds were used to determine when spring begins. Upon the return of migratory birds, rooks and oatmeal, judged on the imminent warming. Bird-oatmeal in the people and was considered a harbinger of fast, steady heat. On March 3, in Ancient Russia , it was accepted to read it. In honor of the birds baked pies from oat flour.

In the US, there is a tradition to make a prediction of when spring begins, resorting to the marmot's prediction. This kind of fun has already come to the CIS countries. Having awakened the animal, the public is trying to determine the length of its shadow, thus anticipating the imminent spring or long winter. In spring, many animals start rushing, which also indicates the beginning of a new breeding season. But the knock of a woodpecker in March indicates that the spring is delayed.

Signs of Spring

Animals can foresee the awakening of nature and determine the beginning of the spring season. But mankind has also developed its own signs over many years, and knowledgeable people can easily learn about certain natural phenomena when Spring will begin. Warming for Tatiana's day (January 25) and a bright sun foreshadow the early arrival of a warm season. Long icicles say that the spring will be long and protracted. Also, the people noticed that when snowstorms occur in March, and snow is stacked with bumps, you can wait for a rich harvest for vegetables and spring crops. If the snow began to melt very early, it will not melt to the very end. One of the signs of the spring is connected with the feast of Theodosius the Great (in the people of Theodosius the Spring). Its date is January 24th. It is believed that the weather on this day is easy to determine when spring begins: if it's sunny early, if it's overcast, you'll have to wait. Also, the people note that if migratory birds return on time, it means, to be a great harvest of bread. And the March clouds, fast and high in the sky, is a good sign, you can wait for the beautiful weather.

Spring periods

The spring can be divided into three periods: the first is the anticipation, the second is the spring itself, and the third is the pre-flight. The anticipation comes with the melting of snow, icicles and more and more often appearing because of the clouds by the sun. This period is characterized by sharp fluctuations of day and night temperatures, and the average daily figure can drop below zero. Soon, the second stage is coming to the fore. By the time when spring begins full-fledged, all the snow should already melt. The first grass breaks through, insects appear, the buds swell on the trees. The period of this spring is coming to an end with the flowering of bird cherry trees, with short-lived colds inherent in this stage. And to replace it comes a warm foreboding, which lasts until the next season.

But summer is already a topic for the next publication.