Posted On: 03/19/2016 8:18:00 AM
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2016 has the earliest spring since 1896
astronomically speaking, spring has officially begun.
The March equinox signals the beginning of spring in the Northern
Hemisphere – earliest spring since 1896 – and autumn in the Southern
Hemisphere. It marks that special moment when the sun crosses the
celestial equator going from south to north. In 2016, this equinox arrives on
March 20 at 4:30 UTC, or on March 19 at 11:30 p.m. Central Daylight Time
. Here’s what we in the Northern Hemisphere know about this equinox. Our
sunrise is earlier now, and nightfall comes later. Plants are sprouting. Winds
are softening. For us in the Northern Hemisphere, people are enjoying the
warmer days of spring. Meanwhile, south of the equator, autumn begins.
Follow the links below to learn more about this vernal equinox.
Sunday, March 20 at 12:30 a.m. EDT,
or late in the evening on Saturday, March 19 if you live in the central
(11:30 p.m.), mountain (10:30 p.m.) or pacific (9:30 p.m.) time zones.
astronomically speaking, spring has officially begun.
The March equinox signals the beginning of spring in the Northern
Hemisphere – earliest spring since 1896 – and autumn in the Southern
Hemisphere. It marks that special moment when the sun crosses the
celestial equator going from south to north. In 2016, this equinox arrives on
March 20 at 4:30 UTC, or on March 19 at 11:30 p.m. Central Daylight Time
. Here’s what we in the Northern Hemisphere know about this equinox. Our
sunrise is earlier now, and nightfall comes later. Plants are sprouting. Winds
are softening. For us in the Northern Hemisphere, people are enjoying the
warmer days of spring. Meanwhile, south of the equator, autumn begins.
Follow the links below to learn more about this vernal equinox.
Sunday, March 20 at 12:30 a.m. EDT,
or late in the evening on Saturday, March 19 if you live in the central
(11:30 p.m.), mountain (10:30 p.m.) or pacific (9:30 p.m.) time zones.
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