The science behind the Vernal Equinox

The science behind the Vernal Equinox

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Warmer days, a little more sunshine and budding flowers — spring is on the way! Here is a little bit of science behind what makes the vernal or spring equinox so great. What is the Vernal Equinox? Spring will arrive this Friday at 10:46 AM EDT; this is the exact moment that [...]

The vernal equinox: Balance, passage, renewal

Guest Commentary: Winter is over. Spring has arrived. Seeds that lay dormant begin to stir in the ground. The sun crosses the celestial equator, moving from the southern to the northern hemisphere.

Friday's Vernal Equinox ushers in spring for 2026

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