This week we are certainly seeing signs of Spring. The bulbs are up in the garden, daffodils are in the shops and, for this week at least, the sun is shining, with temperatures expected to hit 17 degrees.
Spring is truly here - although identifying the exact day that Spring arrives is another story. It depends upon whether you're looking at astronomical spring or meteorological spring.
Astronomical seasons refer to the position of Earth's orbit in relation to the Sun, according to the Met Office, and take into account equinoxes and solstices.
