What day is the spring equinox?

Equinoxes and solstices are opposite on either side of the equator. The March equinox is the spring (vernal) equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the start of astronomical spring. In the Southern Hemisphere, it is the autumnal (fall) equinox, which marks the start of fall. read more

It's the first day of spring - which is marked in the northern hemisphere by the Vernal Equinox. It means the daffodils are turning the parks yellow, blossom is lacing the trees and Easter is firmly on its way. read more

The spring equinox (also called the March equinox or vernal equinox) falls on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at 12:15 P.M. EDT. This event marks the astronomical first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. read more

The spring equinox is symbolic of rebirth, renewal, and growth, and in ancient Italy, it was traditional for women to plant seeds in the gardens of Adonis on this day. The custom persists in Sicily, where women plant seeds of grains - lentils, fennel, lettuce or flowers - in baskets and pots. read more