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.

Spring officially begins on Friday, March 20. What does that mean for you?

Friday morning, March 20, marks the triumphant return of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Spring is a glorious, warm season after the harsh cold of winter—filled with light and more sun-induced vitamin D.

Residents of North Carolina are already enjoying the longer days, but the first day of spring is still not here just yet. The first official day of spring for 2026 will help usher in the weekend. Meaning,

I love writing about the seasons and especially the way in which we mark them. If you’re a regular reader of mine, you know I get excited about solar spring, which takes place in early February. This is followed by the start of meteorological spring on ...

Spring is here — officially, at least. The vernal equinox arrives on Thursday, marking the start of the spring season for the Northern Hemisphere and the fall in the Southern Hemisphere. On the equator, the sun will be directly overhead at noon.

Spring, a season that is traditionally one of the better times for homebuying, is right around the corner. Not only do the months of April and May generally offer the most new listings of the year to homebuyers, but the spring weather is also generally ...

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 ...

What zodiac signs are having the best spring equinox on March 20 and beyond? Here's a horoscope from an astrologer about the best zodiac signs.