What Season Is It?
Right now, in the Northern Hemisphere
It's Fall
Winter begins in 71 days — Monday, December 21, 2026
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The four seasons
Springbegins around March 20
Summerbegins around June 21
FallNowbegins around September 22
Winterbegins around December 21
About the seasons
The astronomical seasons are set by the equinoxes and solstices. In the Northern Hemisphere spring begins at the March equinox, summer at the June solstice, fall at the September equinox, and winter at the December solstice. Right now it is Fall, and winter starts on Monday, December 21, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What season is it right now?
- In the Northern Hemisphere it is currently Fall.
- When does winter start?
- Winter begins on Monday, December 21, 2026 — 71 days from today.
- Are these dates for the Northern or Southern Hemisphere?
- These are the astronomical seasons for the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere the seasons are reversed — when it is summer in the north, it is winter in the south.