A person raises their hands to absorb the energy of the spring equinox — a tradition in Mexico. (Henry Romero/Reuters) April showers may bring May flowers, but the start of spring comes even earlier — ...

Spring officially begins today (March 20) with the vernal equinox, bringing longer days and warmer temperatures to the Northern Hemisphere. The vernal equinox signals the astronomical start of spring ...

"There are only two times of the year when the Earth's axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun, resulting in a ...

An Iranian man jumps over a firework celebrating Chaharshanbe Souri, or Wednesday Feast, an ancient Festival of Fire on the eve of the last Wednesday of the Persian year, in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday.

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. On the ...