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Spring equinox 2026: Day and night equal today, astronomers explain its significance and solar storms ahead
Nainital: Today, March 20, marks the Spring Equinox, a special astronomical event when day and night are equal in length. Both will last for 12 hours. After this day, the Northern Hemisphere will ...
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Spring has officially sprung! The sun shines directly over the equator as the vernal equinox arrives
It's time to pack away your jumpers and gloves – spring has officially sprung! At precisely 14:46 GMT today we have the Vernal Equinox, marking the exact moment when the centre of the sun crosses the ...
WASHINGTON — It's far from clear if the weather is planning to cooperate, but spring arrives — technically, at least — Friday. The vernal equinox arrives on Friday, marking the start of the spring ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's officially the first day of spring. The vernal equinox is March 20, which means winter is finally over. Unfortunately, it ...
Spring has officially arrived. In 2026, the spring equinox, also known as the vernal equinox, will take place on Friday, March 20, at 7:46 a.m. Eastern time. On the equinox, day and night last almost ...
This story was updated to add new information. Spring has sprung, bringing warmer days and blooming flowers. Thursday is the first day of spring, or the vernal equinox, in the Northern Hemisphere.
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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