When is the Vernal (Spring) Equinox?

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When is the Vernal (Spring) Equinox?

The Vernal (Spring) Equinox is when the Sun crosses the celestial equator moving north, so day and night are about the same length. In the Northern Hemisphere this happens around March 20 each year, though the exact date can shift slightly to March 19 or 21 due to calendar rules and time zones. This date marks the start of spring in astronomy. The other dates don’t fit: September 23 is the autumnal equinox, when days start to become shorter and autumn begins; January 1 and May 1 are not tied to the equinoxes.

The Vernal (Spring) Equinox is when the Sun crosses the celestial equator moving north, so day and night are about the same length. In the Northern Hemisphere this happens around March 20 each year, though the exact date can shift slightly to March 19 or 21 due to calendar rules and time zones. This date marks the start of spring in astronomy. The other dates don’t fit: September 23 is the autumnal equinox, when days start to become shorter and autumn begins; January 1 and May 1 are not tied to the equinoxes.

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