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Britannica
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Vernal equinox | Definition, Dates, & Facts | Britannica
September 17, 2014 - Vernal equinox, two moments in the year when the Sun is exactly above the Equator and day and night are of equal length; also, either of the two points in the sky where the ecliptic (the Sun’s annual pathway) and the celestial equator intersect. Learn more about the vernal equinox in this article.
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Wikipedia
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March equinox - Wikipedia
July 18, 2024 - The March equinox or northward equinox is the equinox on the Earth when the subsolar point appears to leave the Southern Hemisphere and cross the celestial equator, heading northward as seen from Earth. The March equinox is known as the vernal equinox (spring equinox) in the Northern Hemisphere ...
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Wikipedia
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Equinox - Wikipedia
2 weeks ago - In the Northern Hemisphere, the March equinox is called the vernal or spring equinox while the September equinox is called the autumnal or fall equinox. In the Southern Hemisphere, the reverse is true. During the year, equinoxes alternate with solstices.
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EarthSky
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March equinox 2025: All you need to know
April 26, 2024 - The March equinox – aka the vernal equinox – marks the sun’s crossing above Earth’s equator, moving from south to north. Earth’s tilt on its axis is what causes this northward shift of the sun’s path across our sky at this time of year. Earth’s tilt is now bringing spring and summer ...
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WHYY
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The spring equinox is here. What does that mean? - WHYY
March 19, 2024 - On the equinox, the Earth's orbit lines up so both hemispheres get the same amount of sunlight.
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HowStuffWorks
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5 Things You Didn't Know About the Spring Equinox | HowStuffWorks
March 17, 2023 - The spring, or vernal, equinox traditionally marks the first day of spring — but climate scientists use a different date altogether. Find out more about this and other facts about the spring equinox.
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Almanac
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First Day of Spring 2024: The Spring Equinox| The Old Farmer's Almanac
When does spring start? In 2024, the official first day of spring is Tuesday, March 19. This date marks the spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. What IS the spring equinox and what happens on this day? Before you try to balance that egg, read on!
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Dictionary
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What Exactly Is The Spring Equinox? - Dictionary.com
August 5, 2020 - Whether you're celebrating spring or autumn, the March equinox represents an interesting moment in our latest journey around the sun.
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Country Living
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What the Spring Equinox Has to Do with the First Day of Spring
August 2, 2024 - The spring equinox occurs every March 19, 20 or 21 in the Northern Hemisphere. Here's what happens during the celestial event that marks the first day of spring
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Timeanddate
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When Is the First Day of Spring 2024 and 2025?
The first day of spring is at the vernal or spring equinox, when day and night are equal. Find out the exact time and date of the equinox!
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Heritage Apothecary
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The Spiritual Significance of the Spring Equinox – Heritage Apothecary
Dive into the spiritual essence of the spring equinox with our comprehensive guide. Explore rituals, blessings, and the symbolism of renewal that connects us to this time of balance and new beginnings. Discover how to integrate the equinox's transformative energy into your life for growth, ...
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Wikipedia
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Spring equinox - Wikipedia
June 21, 2023 - Spring equinox or vernal equinox or variations may refer to: March equinox, the spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere · September equinox, the spring equinox in the Southern Hemisphere · Nowruz, Persian/Iranian new year which begins on the spring equinox (March equinox)
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Quora
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What causes the spring equinox to occur on a different date each year? - Quora
Answer (1 of 2): The Earth’s axis remains at about one quarter of a right angle to the plane of the Earth’s orbit. That does not change (well it does change very slightly in a non-systematic way), BUT the direction that it is “leaning” changes slightly each year in a progressive way, ...
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Weather
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The Seasons, the Equinox, and the Solstices
For a complete listing of the dates of the winter and summer solstices and spring and fall equinoxes through 2100, check out this site from the U.S.
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Si
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What Is the Spring Equinox? | Smithsonian Science Education Center
March 17, 2020 - Meteorological spring arrived on March 1, and the first blossoms in the Smithsonian Gardens are starting to greet the passersby. Trees are in bloom in the Smithsonian's Enid A. Haupt Garden.
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PBS News
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The vernal equinox marks the first day of spring. What does that mean? | PBS News
March 19, 2024 - During the equinox, the Earth’s axis and its orbit line up so that both hemispheres get an equal amount of sunlight.
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Slow North
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The Significance of the Spring Equinox
March 14, 2023 - Finally: the days are getting longer, the weather’s warming up, and the world is starting to shake off the winter blues. With spring blossoming (pun intended), that means it’s almost time for the spring equinox! The spring equinox, also known as the vernal equinox, is an astronomical event ...
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Quora
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What is the spring equinox? - Quora
Answer (1 of 11): The Spring Equinox has many spiritual meanings, even if you don't consider yourself a deeply spiritual person. In general, the equinox is seen as a time of struggle between light and darkness, life and death. The equinox happens when the day and the night are at equal length, a...
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Farmers' Almanac
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Spring Equinox 2025: When Is It, and What is It? - Farmers' Almanac - Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life.
May 30, 2024 - We greet the first day of the new season with the spring equinox, but what is it, exactly? And why does the first day of spring change? We explain.