Most of us think of spring, summer, autumn and winter in broad terms, without knowing when exactly each new season starts.

These graphics explain why Easter Sunday changes each year based on ancient interpretations of the solar and lunar cycles.

In colder climates where spring means warmer weather and more sunshine, the first days of spring include getting to say goodbye to heavy layers, spending more time outside, and enjoying the flora and ...

Ever since Phil the groundhog wobbled out of his burrow on Feb. 2 and predicted six more weeks of winter, we’ve been counting down to spring—and it’s finally here. Spring began yesterday at 9:46 a.m.

There's no doubt about it; it's officially spring. The vernal equinox happened this morning, March 20, marking the official start of spring in the northern hemisphere. Nevada's mostly warm, mild ...

It's officially the first day of spring. The vernal equinox is March 20, which means winter is finally over. Unfortunately, it also means the ants that survived the mild cold season will be out in ...

Astronomical spring begins with the vernal equinox on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 10:46 a.m. The spring equinox occurs when the sun shines directly over the Earth's equator, resulting in nearly equal ...

Spring is here, which means warmer days will soon be upon us. The season officially kicks off at 10:46 a.m. Easter, on Friday, March 20, when the sun's rays fall directly on the equator, according to ...

Friday may get off to a dreary, wet start, but spring will soon bring sunshine and blooming flowers. Local National Weather Service offices forecast cloudy skies, with a chance of rain or snow, ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A seasonal turning point arrived Friday as the spring equinox marks the official start of astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere, signaling longer days and a gradual shift ...