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 neither towards nor away from the Sun, making day and night nearly equal in length. The equinox happens twice a year - in March and in September.

No. As Spectrum News reported, because it takes Earth 365.25 days to complete a rotation around the sun, that extra quarter of a day makes the spring equinox fluctuate from year to year. Next year, the spring equinox will occur on Friday, March 20, 2026. Related: 27 Spring Recipes To Welcome Warmer Days Because 'We Can't' With Winter Anymore

It’s far too early to try to fry an egg on the sidewalk, but according to weather lore, the spring equinox is an ideal time to try to balance an egg!