Spring Arrives with Vernal Equinox on March 20
• The vernal equinox on March 20, 2026, marks the official start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.
• During the vernal equinox, the sun is directly over the equator, resulting in nearly equal day and night lengths worldwide.
• Cultures around the world celebrate the vernal equinox with unique traditions, such as Vernal Equinox Day in Japan and the serpent shadow at Chichen Itza in Mexico.
Vernal Equinox marks start of spring
The vernal equinox on March 20, 2026, signifies the commencement of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. At 10:46 a.m. EST, the sun will be positioned directly above the equator, leading to almost equal durations of day and night across the globe. This astronomical event signifies the shift from winter to spring, bringing warmer temperatures and extended daylight hours to the Northern Hemisphere, while the Southern Hemisphere transitions into autumn.
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