It seems like yesterday that we welcomed winter, but after about three months, spring is here. Little by little the trees fill with leaves, many other plants begin to bloom, and the gardens fill with color and life.
If you want to know the curiosities of spring 2017, then we are going to tell you what will be the highlights of this colorful season.
When did it start?
Spring this year started yesterday Monday, March 20 at 10.28 UTC, which was 11.28:XNUMX a.m. on the Iberian Peninsula and an hour earlier in the Canary Islands. It is related to the spring equinox, that is, the time when the day and night have the same hours since the Sun is just above the equator. It will last for 92 days and 18 hoursIf you want to know more about what spring will be like, you can read this article.
What will the weather be like?
According to the predictions of the AEMET that we told you in this other link, This spring is expected to be warmer than normal in much of the country, like half this peninsula and in the Balearic Islands, and drier in the north and west of the peninsulaDuring the day, the average temperature can easily exceed 20°C, but it will cool down at night. Furthermore, spring is expected to be warmer than usual, which you can check at this link.
Is there a visible planet?
If you are fond of astronomy or if you simply like to see the sky from time to time, during this season you will see venus and saturn at dawn; Jupiter will be visible at night in early spring and at sunset in April, and Mars You'll be able to see it all these weeks in the evening sky. For those interested in astronomical observation, this is a great time to learn more about stars and planets, including how Climate change affects natural cyclesIt is also interesting to remember that Spring 2017 was exceptionally warm.
Will there be meteor showers?
Yes. On the one hand, April 22-23 will be the days during which the Lyrids can be enjoyed very much, as the moon will be waning, and therefore the light emitted by the meteors will be much more visible. Don't forget to mark these dates on your calendar and enjoy this celestial spectacle, about which you can find more information. here. It is also interesting to remember that .
For other, on May 6-7 we will have the meteor shower coming from Halley's Comet, although our satellite will be in a crescent phase, making observation somewhat difficult. This is also a good opportunity to reflect on the impact of climate change on natural phenomena, a topic we've covered in other articles. Remember that this year's weather is a topic of conversation, especially compared to hydrological data for 2017.
When is the time changed?
On Sunday March 26 at 02.00:03.00 a.m. it will be XNUMX:XNUMX a.m.. This means we'll sleep one hour less that day, but we'll have one more hour of daylight. Since I don't think you'll want to get up so late to change the clocks, you can do it either before going to sleep or the next day. As the weather warms up, it's crucial to be aware of the risks of fires in Spain.
Have a happy spring.
