As the equinox approaches, Earth slips into one of the most aurora-friendly positions of the year ...

Warmer days, a little more sunshine and budding flowers — spring is on the way! Here is a little bit of science behind what makes the vernal or spring equinox so great.

Spring officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20 with the vernal equinox, when the world experiences equal amounts of daylight and darkness.

The Sun crosses the Celestial Equator this week, but what exactly does that mean?

This time of year, we're gaining roughly three minutes of daylight each day.

Regardless of whether it’s warm or chilly outside, the new season will officially start at 10:46 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, March 20, when the spring equinox occurs. That’s when the sun will move ...

After a long, cold winter, the vernal equinox heralds the arrival of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. But have you heard the myth about balancing an egg on its end?

On March 20, winter officially ends with the arrival of the astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

When will spring get here? That depends on which "spring" you're referring to: astronomical or meteorological.

Prepare for 2026 spring equinox on March 20. Learn the science, exact timing, and weather forecast for the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

Friday, March 20, at 9:46 a.m. C.D.T., astronomical spring begins as Friday is the spring equinox. This means the Sun is ...

The Spring Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere occurs on March 20, marking a time of renewal. Here, find out how it might ...