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Autumn 2021
Start (September Equinox)Sep 221:21 pmDuration 89 days, 20 hrs, 38 minsNext Season
Winter 2021-2022
Start (December Solstice)Dec 219:59 amDuration88 days, 23 hrs, 34 mins
Spring 2022
Start (March Equinox)Mar 209:33 amDuration 92 days, 17 hrs, 40 mins
Summer 2022
Start (June Solstice)Jun 213:13 amDuration 93 days, 15 hrs, 49 mins
Countries define seasons differently. This calculator refers to astronomical seasons, not meteorological seasons. All times are local time for Saskatoon.
Solstices & Equinoxes for Saskatoon
| Year | March Equinox | June Solstice | September Equinox | December Solstice | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Mar 19 | 10:30 pm CST | Jun 20 | 4:34 pm CST | Sep 22 | 8:21 am CST | Dec 21 | 4:44 am CST |
| 2017 | Mar 20 | 4:28 am CST | Jun 20 | 10:24 pm CST | Sep 22 | 2:01 pm CST | Dec 21 | 10:27 am CST |
| 2018 | Mar 20 | 10:15 am CST | Jun 21 | 4:07 am CST | Sep 22 | 7:54 pm CST | Dec 21 | 4:22 pm CST |
| 2019 | Mar 20 | 3:58 pm CST | Jun 21 | 9:54 am CST | Sep 23 | 1:50 am CST | Dec 21 | 10:19 pm CST |
| 2020 | Mar 19 | 9:49 pm CST | Jun 20 | 3:43 pm CST | Sep 22 | 7:30 am CST | Dec 21 | 4:02 am CST |
| 2021 | Mar 20 | 3:37 am CST | Jun 20 | 9:32 pm CST | Sep 22 | 1:21 pm CST | Dec 21 | 9:59 am CST |
| 2022 | Mar 20 | 9:33 am CST | Jun 21 | 3:13 am CST | Sep 22 | 7:03 pm CST | Dec 21 | 3:48 pm CST |
| 2023 | Mar 20 | 3:24 pm CST | Jun 21 | 8:57 am CST | Sep 23 | 12:50 am CST | Dec 21 | 9:27 pm CST |
| 2024 | Mar 19 | 9:06 pm CST | Jun 20 | 2:50 pm CST | Sep 22 | 6:43 am CST | Dec 21 | 3:20 am CST |
| 2025 | Mar 20 | 3:01 am CST | Jun 20 | 8:42 pm CST | Sep 22 | 12:19 pm CST | Dec 21 | 9:03 am CST |
| 2026 | Mar 20 | 8:45 am CST | Jun 21 | 2:24 am CST | Sep 22 | 6:05 pm CST | Dec 21 | 2:50 pm CST |
| * All times are local time for Saskatoon. Dates are based on the Gregorian calendar. Times adjusted for DST if applicable. Current year is highlighted. | ||||||||
The Seasons Calculator shows the times and dates of Vernal (Spring) & Autumnal (Fall) equinoxes and Summer and Winter solstices all over the world.
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March Equinox
At the March equinox, the Sun crosses the equator from south to north. Explanation and 2022 equinox date.
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The Sun shines directly on the Equator on the September equinox and the length of day and night is nearly equal, but not quite.
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