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Our poll is still running – is today, December 1st, the first day of Summer to you? Or do you prefer to acknowledge the start of Summer when the Summer Solstice begins on December 22nd?
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Karl on 30/11/2010 9:10pm
This years November was a lot warmer than usual.
Last year summer didn’t really start until the Solstice.
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Peter Lane on 30/11/2010 5:37pm
Interesting – I’ve always gone for the summer solstice date because there is no way in the world that autumn starts on March 1 in this country.
Also when in England spring doesn’t really kick in until April.
Just my opinion anyway.
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Guest on 30/11/2010 5:35pm
Question for you – how many people actually know what the solstice is and its significance on weather patterns?
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WW Forecast Team on 30/11/2010 8:16pm
Absolutely no idea – well they will know when the solstice is now!
What’s your take on the significance on weather patterns from that date?
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