Spring has officially sprung! The sun shines directly over the equator as the Vernal Equinox arrives – meaning winter is finally over

March 20, 2026 23:01 UTC

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Spring has officially sprung! The sun shines directly over the equator as the Vernal Equinox arrives – meaning winter is finally over

At precisely 14:46 GMT today we have the Vernal Equinox, marking the exact moment when the centre of the sun crosses the plane of Earth's equator. From today, observers anywhere on Earth will see the sun's path in the sky continue its movement further north every day. The arrival of the Vernal Equinox means we can finally wave goodbye to winter, and say hello to spring. 'Equinoxes are associated with the changing seasons,' NASA explained. 'In March, Northern Hemisphere observers welcome the longer, warmer days heralded by their vernal, or spring, equinox.

Source: Daily Mail March 20, 2026 23:01 UTC

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