The first day of astronomical spring – or the vernal equinox – begins on March 20. The vernal equinox means day and night last about the same amount of time. Meteorological spring began on March 1.

Winter often feels like the season that won’t end, with people desperately waiting for warmer weather and the start of spring. But meteorologists consider spring to start a few weeks before the spring ...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's GOES East satellite captured a view of Earth during vernal equinox in 2020. Despite the recent resurgence of winter weather, I can feel how close ...

Good news for everyone ready for winter to be over: Spring has (almost) arrived. On March 20, 2025, the day of the vernal equinox, spring begins in the Northern Hemisphere at 5:01 a.m. ET. The word ...

Let's welcome Spring with the Vernal Equinox. Vernal means spring. This week marks the vernal equinox -- the beginning of astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere and astronomical fall (or ...