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One of the most common questions as the air turns crisp is: Which month does winter actually start in?
The answer isn't as simple as pointing to one date on the calendar. It depends on whether you follow (based on Earth's position relative to the sun) or meteorological seasons (based on annual temperature cycles). winter starts from which month