Arctic and Antarctic sea ice coverage remains small
The equinox on September 22 marked a seasonal milestone for planet Earth. It signified a rapid progression into autumn for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere and spring for those “down under” in the Southern Hemisphere.
![A collage of typical climate and weather-related events: heatwaves, drought, hurricanes, wildfires and changes in sea ice coverage. (Image credit: NOAA) A collage of typical climate and weather-related events: heatwaves, drought, hurricanes, wildfires and changes in sea ice coverage.](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_width_1275/public/2022-03/Photo-collage-climate-scenarios-global-climate-reports-NOAA-image-landscapes-NO-NOAA-Logo.jpg?h=ae90aac8&itok=XjAyXlRn)
A collage of typical climate and weather-related events: heatwaves, drought, hurricanes, wildfires and changes in sea ice coverage. (Image credit: NOAA)