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As temperatures slowly begin to warm in March, many people debate when spring actually begins. In 2026, the spring equinox, known as the vernal equinox, will occur on March 20, at 7:46 a.m. EDT.

The arrival of the vernal equinox marks the beginning of astronomical spring across the Northern Hemisphere, bringing increasing amounts of daylight and warmer temperatures. In 2026, the equinox ...

Warmer days and blossoming flowers are signs that spring is upon us. Spring officially begins on Friday, March 20 at precisely 10:46 a.m. ET, when the sun's rays fall directly on the equator, ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The word equinox comes from Latin “equi” and “nox” for “equal nights”. Vernal equinox is the moment the sun’s direct rays are aimed straight at the Earth’s equator, signaling ...

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 vernal equinox, marking the official arrival of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, occurs on Friday. This astronomical event signifies a moment when day and night are nearly equal in length.