Spring is almost here — officially, at least. The vernal equinox arrives on Thursday, marking the start of the spring season for the Northern Hemisphere and the fall in the Southern Hemisphere.

And today, March 20, the vernal equinox signals the astronomical start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Though equinoxes ...

Thursday marks the vernal equinox, or the first day of spring, in the northern hemisphere — even if the weather in Michigan doesn't seem particularly "springy" this week. While meteorological ...

The first day of meteorological spring is March 1, while the astronomical first day of spring varies based on the vernal equinox. Astronomical seasons depend on the Earth's position relative to ...

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? Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Spring has officially arrived! The vernal equinox arrived on March 20, marking the start of the season for the Northern Hemisphere. But what does that really mean? Let’s break ...

The vernal equinox, which occurs at the start of astronomical spring, is when the sun's rays equally shine on both of the Earth's hemispheres. Thursday marks the vernal equinox, or the first day ...