Winter or summer sky?

Munying · Post by **Munying** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 7:47 pm

Hi,

I'm a beginner in astronomy. May I know if Is it winter or summer sky now?

Post by **weixing** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 7:56 pm

Hi,
Winter Sky.

Have a nice day.

Munying · Post by **Munying** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 8:07 pm

There is a period of time where it is winter and a period which is summer right?

So which are the months with the winter sky and which are the ones with the summer sky?

Post by **weixing** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 8:34 pm

Hi,
Most Astronomy book use the 4 season for northern hemisphere:
Spring: March - May
Summer: June - August
Autumn: September - November
Winter: December - February

Please note that when we say Winter Sky, it usually mean the sky at around 9pm during Winter months. Generally, for every six hours afterwards, the sky for the next season appear. For example, you'll be able to see the Winter Sky in January at 9pm and at 3am, you will see the Spring sky. So, in general, you will be able to see the sky of 3 season in one night.

Have a nice day.