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.

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.

The vernal equinox heralds the arrival of spring in the Northern Hemisphere (finally). But have you heard the myth about balancing an egg on its end?