The vernal equinox arrives today, marking the start of the spring season for the Northern Hemisphere and the fall in the Southern Hemisphere. On the equator, the sun will be directly overhead at noon.

The Northern Hemisphere’s vernal (spring) equinox can fall between March 19 and 21 while the fall equinox hits sometime between September 21 and 24.

The vernal equinox signals the astronomical start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, with the sun crossing above Earth's equator, moving from south to north, at 5:01 a.m. EST (0901 GMT) on ...

The Northern Hemisphere is welcoming Spring 2025 on March 20, also known as the vernal equinox. The jump into spring has come with celebrations and traditions of rebirth around the world for ...

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 ...

Spring officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20 with the vernal equinox as the entire world experiences an equal amount of daylight and darkness.. For ease of recordkeeping ...

Look up: As spring equinox nears, look for the northern lights.Here's why. What is a vernal equinox? A vernal equinox is known as the start of the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere. There ...

This story was updated to add new information. Spring has sprung, bringing warmer days and blooming flowers. Thursday is the first day of spring, or the vernal equinox, in the Northern Hemisphere.

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.

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. Why are ...

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 ...