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BER MONTHS? THE WEATHER SEEMS TO BE EXCITED MORE THAN US

Amidst the pandemic, we cannot stop the Christmas season, we maybe more simple in our celebration of the birth of our our salvation, still being alive and well is already a good grace from God. Ber Months, not necessarily mean "brrrr..." months, our usual expression when you talk about the cold weather that supposedly come on the early weeks of September, but tonight, I shiver instantly when I woke up in the middle of my sleep, I left the doors open, the screen doors was locked but the fan was turned on too, giving me that cold feeling, and because of that I am wrote this article to solicit your experience.

Although Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services or PAG-ASA, haven't declared it yet, it appears that Ber Months is more excited that all of us here in the Philippines.

Autumn equinox is expected on the 22nd of September, 2020 at 9:30pm, during this time, the tilt of the Earth's axis is inclined neither away from nor towards the Sun. During Equinoxes the tilt of the Earth with respect to the Sun is 0° and because of its duration of the day and the night are almost equal on Equinox day in12 hours for example, that is why during September it is autumn time in the Northern hemisphere and September Equinox is called Autumnal Equinox and Fall Equinox while it is springtime in the Southern hemisphere and September Equinox is called Vernal Equinox and Spring Equinox. To simplify it, on September Equinox it is the autumn time in the UK, the USA, Canada, Russia, India and China while it is springtime in Australia, Argentina, Chile, New Zealand and South Africa, while in Philippines, nights will be longer as the Sun moves below the celestial equator towards the southern hemisphere. Longer nights will bring shorter exposure to sunlight. That explains why there is a slight temperature drop during these times.

Northeast Monsoon or “Amihan,” which carry cold and dry air, is also another factor of the cold season. It usually occurs during late October. The onset of Amihan could mean a slight chill during early mornings, in parts of Luzon. Amihan is at its peak during the month of January and will end on February. January is one of the coldest months of the year. Northern, elevated provinces like Benguet usually experience the lowest temperatures, allowing the formation of frost which is not a favourable condition for farmers.

So, are expecting colder breeze? Or slightly warmer? We'll find out soon. For now, chill and keep safe