In 2026, the spring equinox, also known as the vernal equinox, will take place on March 20, at 7:46 a.m. Eastern time.

The Sun crosses the Celestial Equator this week, but what exactly does that mean?

What’s the difference between the two, and what is the reasoning for a different system? The most familiar to us is ...

The 2026 vernal equinox is March 20 at 10:46 a.m. EDT, marking the astronomical start of spring with nearly equal amounts of ...

This time of year, we're gaining roughly three minutes of daylight each day.

Here's the exact time spring starts in 2026, plus global traditions and debunked myths.

Astronomical spring began yesterday, but the actual change of season is more gradual, a halting and nonlinear progression.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Meteorological spring began on March 1, marking the start of a three-month period used by weather ...

When will spring get here? That depends on which "spring" you're referring to: astronomical or meteorological.

The spring equinox will happen soon. There are two types of spring - astronomical spring, and meteorological spring. This winter has been cold, but not one of the coldest in Massachusetts history. If ...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the date of winter solstice. (WHTM) – A quick look at the calendar shows the first day of spring, landing in mid-March, is right around the corner ...