Science with Stevie: Vernal Equinox

Spring has officially arrived: Vernal equinox marks start of astronomical spring

The astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere has officially started on Friday, March 20. The vernal equinox occurred at 10:46 a.m. EDT, highlighting a seasonal shift that brings nearly equal daylight and darkness across the globe....

Is today the first day of spring? The vernal equinox is upon us

A not-so-equal equinox: Why day beats night on the 1st day of spring

The spring equinox marks the first day of spring today, but daylight actually lasts several minutes longer than night. Here's why the equinox doesn't appear perfectly equal.

What Is The First Day Of Spring Actually Mean?

The spring equinox is here, and that means major shifts in weather and sunlight have arrived. Here's your one-stop shop on astronomical spring.

Spring is here! But what does that mean for the weather?

After a brutal winter that included extended deep freezes and a couple of monster snowstorms, we have reached the light — some light, at least — at the end of the tunnel.  The vernal equinox occurs at 10:46 a.m. on Friday, officially marking the beginning of astronomical spring. The sun aligns directly over the equator, and we experience nearly equal...

Science with Stevie: Vernal Equinox

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