Spring has officially sprung in North America, bringing with it the promise of warmer days. At precisely 5:01 a.m. ET on Thursday, March 20, the sun's rays fell directly on the equator, marking the ...

This story was updated to add new information. Spring has sprung, bringing warmer days and blooming flowers. Thursday is the first day of spring, or the vernal equinox, in the Northern Hemisphere.

The spring equinox takes place toward the end of March every year. The Earth’s axis tilts neither toward nor away from the sun, and day and night are almost equal in length. It marks the beginning of ...

Is it the first day of spring? For everyone over winter and ready for a, hopefully, warmer season ahead, you're in luck. Today marks the first day of spring 2025. The vernal equinox marks the start of ...

If you've seen posts on social media encouraging you to balance an egg during the vernal equinox, the post might be based on a myth depending on what it says. You can still try it, though. Here's what ...