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 ...

And today, March 20, the vernal equinox signals the astronomical start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Though equinoxes might not get the same attention as solstices, they're a lovely way to ...

When it is, why we observe it and more about the vernal equinox Mackenzie Schmidt is the Home and Travel Editor for PEOPLE. She's worked at PEOPLE for over five years as a writer and editor on the ...

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 ...