The spring equinox, also called the vernal equinox, marks the official start of spring in the northern hemisphere. It occurs when the sun shines directly on the equator, resulting in nearly equal ...

The Earth’s equator is aligned directly with the Sun on the vernal equinox. @NOAASatellitePA / X Astronomically, an equinox occurs when the sun is directly above the equator. The term combines the ...

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The first day of astronomical spring in 2026 is Friday, March 20, marking the vernal equinox. An equinox results in nearly equal amounts of daylight and darkness, unlike a solstice which marks the ...

After what seems like a never-ending winter, spring is finally here. While meteorological spring began on Sunday, March 1, astronomical spring is marked by the spring equinox that arrives today, ...

Warmer days and blossoming flowers are signs that spring is upon us. Spring officially begins on Friday, March 20 at precisely 10:46 a.m. ET, when the sun's rays fall directly on the equator, ...

Spring in Oregon means blooming flowers, warmer weather, longer days and a chance for Oregonians to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine. The first day of spring is March 20 during the spring equinox, ...

Security lines stretched for hours at several major U.S. airports Sunday, March 8, as a partial government shutdown and the start of spring break travel collided, leaving some passengers scrambling to ...

When the days start to get longer again, Dr. Christine Blume's phone rings more often. That's because journalists want to ask the sleep researcher what spring fatigue is all about. Until now, she has ...