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Friday, March 20, is the first day of astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere. The spring equinox will happen on that day at 10:46 a.m. ET. Twice a year, Earth's axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun. The first time it happens, in March, is the spring equinox. The other, which falls in September, is the autumn equinox.
In 2026, the spring equinox, also known as the vernal equinox, will take place on March 20, at 7:46 a.m. Eastern time. The word equinox comes from two Latin words meaning equal and night. That’s because on the equinox, day and night last almost the same amount of time — though one may get a few extra minutes.
You're in luck – the official start to spring is this week, falling on Friday, March 20. While meteorologists consider the beginning of March to mark the beginning of spring, the official arrival of the season depends on an astronomical event called the spring equinox. Wondering what exactly that means?
Here's what to know about the first day of spring. In 2026, the March equinox happens on 8:46 a.m. MT/9:46 a.m. CT on Friday, March 20. This marks the astronomical beginning of the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere and the autumn season in the Southern Hemisphere, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.
Warmer weather is straight ahead as each day grows minutes longer. While Old Man Winter certainly has more tricks up his sleeves this month, millions of Americans are already looking ahead to milder weather. While some New Yorkers are still relishing in ...
The first day of spring in 2026 is March 20. The spring equinox marks the moment the sun crosses the celestial equator, resulting in nearly equal day and night lengths. The date of the spring equinox can vary between March 19-21 each year. Goodbye winter ...
After a brutal winter that included extended deep freezes and a couple of monster snowstorms, there is light at the end of the tunnel. The official start of astronomical spring happens at 10:46 a.m. Friday!
The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining and Sunday will bring high temperatures of nearly 60 degrees to the Portland metro area. What a start to spring. The National Weather Service predicts a bit of a breeze that could gust as high as 18 miles an hour.