A conversation with Gavin Jacobson, one of the founding editors of Equator, a new publication that is trying to make sense of ...

The equator may sound like a foreign geography concept, but did you know it plays an outsized role in shaping Earth’s weather, climate and even ocean behavior? "The equator is basically just an ...

Spring is a glorious, warm season after the harsh cold of winter—filled with light and more sun-induced vitamin D. Friday, March 20, 2026 (at exactly 10:46 a.m. ET), marks both its triumphant return ...

It's officially the first day of spring. The vernal equinox is March 20, which means winter is finally over. Unfortunately, it also means the ants that survived the mild cold season will be out in ...

The Earth’s equator is aligned directly with the Sun on the vernal equinox. @NOAASatellitePA / X Astronomically, an equinox occurs when the sun is directly above the equator. The term combines the ...

Despite the unpredictable weather, spring officially arrives today, marking the vernal equinox – a precise celestial event with global significance. This astronomical moment signals the start of ...

Though the weather continues to fluctuate between snowy, freezing windchills and sunny warmth in Illinois, the first official day of spring is nearly upon us. Here's what Illinois residents should ...