The winter has been long, but spring is almost here. Friday marked the arrival of the vernal equinox, which heralds the astronomical beginning of spring (and the conclusion of winter!) in the Northern Hemisphere. Although equinoxes may not receive as much attention as solstices, they offer a delightful means to witness the changing seasons. Let’s learn about the vernal equinox—what it is and why it occurs. When does the vernal equinox take place? The spring equinox took place at 10:46 a.m. ET/7:46 a.m. PT, Friday, March 20: What is the spring equinox? You’ve surely noticed the days getting longer as winter fades, particularly after the time change this past weekend.
