The vernal equinox arrives at 11:06 p.m. Eastern time Tuesday night, marking the end of winter and first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Usually the equinox falls on the 20th of the ...

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

The first day of spring represents the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, an astronomical event that occurs when the sun aligns with the Earth's equator. On the contrary, in the Southern ...

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.

We call the great time mark the vernal equinox, for, as the words signify, day and night are equal and Spring has come. View Full Article in Timesmachine » Advertisement ...

In the Northern Hemisphere, the first day of spring is called the vernal equinox, which is when Earth's equator and the sun align. Our friends in the Southern Hemisphere are celebrating the ...

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 ...

The Northern Hemisphere’s spring — or vernal — equinox can land between March 19 and 21, depending on the year. Its fall – or autumnal — equinox can land between Sept. 21 and 24.