When: March 20th

Where: The Northern Hemisphere

Whats Going On?: The Spring Equinox, also known as the Vernal Equinox, occurs around March 20th or 21st in the Northern Hemisphere. It marks the first day of spring and is one of two times in the year when day and night are nearly equal in length, due to the Sun crossing the celestial equator. This astronomical event signifies renewal, growth, and the changing of seasons. Many cultures and traditions celebrate it as a time of balance, fertility, and new beginnings.