Today is the first day of spring. Exact equinox time, myths, rituals

Here's the exact time spring starts in 2026, plus global traditions and debunked myths.
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A not-so-equal equinox: Why day beats night on the 1st day of spring

The spring equinox marks the first day of spring today, but daylight actually lasts several minutes longer than night. Here's ...

Spring Is Here. Do You Care?

A season celebrated by Shakespeare and the Beatles now ranks behind fall in popularity. After a harsh winter, can it regain ...

Spring 2026 is here! Here's what to know about today's vernal equinox

Spring 2026 officially begins on March 20 with the vernal equinox.
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When is the first day of spring? Everything to know about the equinox

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 ...

What will spring 2026 be like in Ohio? Farmer's Almanac forecast

The Farmer's Almanac released its spring weather outlook, predicting weather for the upcoming spring. Here is what's in store ...

Is spring really — finally — here?

Spring gets its official start Friday in the Northern Hemisphere with the arrival of the vernal equinox. But what does that ...

Spring equinox arrives on Friday. Here’s what to know.

Take a moment to ponder how the sun's increasing light and strength will soon bring about a magical and dramatic metamorphosis in our landscape.