The word equinox comes from two Latin words meaning equal and night. That’s because on the equinox, day and night last almost the same amount of time — though one may get a few extra minutes, depending on where you are on the planet.

Spring starts on March 20, 2025, which means that warmer weather and longer days are just around the corner. To celebrate the spring equinox, here are key facts about the event.The spring equinox arrives at 5:01 a.

April showers may bring May flowers, but the start of spring comes even earlier — in March. The Earth will experience its vernal equinox on March 20. While it may not immediately transition into warm weather across the entire Northern Hemisphere,