Spring Equinox Background

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The spring equinox: Celebrating the first day of spring around the world

According to NASA, the first day of spring officially begins at 5:01 a.m. EST on March 20. The vernal equinox is an astronomical event when the sun aligns directly above the equator. This results in night and day being equal — about 12 hours each according to British Vogue.

New York Post · 6h

Today is the first day of spring — Here’s all you need to know about the vernal equinox

Spring officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20 with the vernal equinox as the entire world experiences an equal amount of daylight and darkness.

CNN on MSN · 4h

Spring equinox has arrived. Here’s what you need to know

For those of us who approach things by the Goldilocks Principle (not too little, not too much), spring equinox is practically perfect. Along with the fall equinox, this is when we get that glorious balance of daytime and nighttime all over the world — from the steamy equator to the frigid poles — with just about 12 hours of each.

Spring has sprung! Here are some scientific facts about the Spring Equinox

Spring begins March 20. Meteorologist Taylor Stephenson explains the science behind the equinox and how much daylight is yet to come.

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Spring equinox 2025: New season and astrological year begin

The spring equinox on March 20 marks the start of spring and the astrological new year as the sun enters Aries.

USA Today4d

Spring equinox 2025 is here: What to know about the change of seasons

Thursday is the first day of spring, or the vernal equinox, in the Northern Hemisphere. During an equinox, the center of the sun is on the same plane as the equator. After the vernal equinox ...

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Spring Equinox is almost here

The Spring Equinox, or the Vernal Equinox, will officially start March 20th, at 2:01 A.M. (MST) for the Desert Southwest. The ...

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The Beauty of Balance in the Olympic Spirit During the Spring Equinox

As the Spring Equinox arrives, nature awakens, marking a seasonal transition that beckons us to reflect upon the balance inherent in our lives. During this special t ...

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When is the spring equinox and what does it mean?

The spring equinox marks the start of astronomical spring. The date is determined by the Earth's tilt on its axis as it travels around the Sun. At the equinox, the Earth's axis is tilted ...

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Equinox activities

Only a total eclipse on the equinox would visually reveal that it currently happens with the Sun in Pisces. Though we haven’t ...

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Spring equinox has begun, but what is it exactly?

Spring is almost here — officially, at least. The vernal equinox arrives on Thursday, marking the start of the spring season ...

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