What is the difference between meteorological and astronomical spring?

(WHTM) - A quick look at the calendar shows the first day of spring, landing in mid-March, is right around the corner. But, did you know it also starts on March 1?
No, you didn't read that wrong. There are two types of spring that start at two different times. There's the astronomical spring and the meteorological spring.A question many meteorologists get is why are there two and if is there a difference.According to the National Centers for Environmental Information, the astronomical seasons ha