The spring equinox is not widely celebrated in the Western world. However, if it has been a particularly long winter for you, it’s understandable you might want to mark the occasion.

The Northern Hemisphere’s spring — or vernal — equinox can land between March 19 and 21, depending on the year. Its fall – or autumnal — equinox can land between Sept. 21 and 24.

The events have been marked and celebrated around the world for centuries. Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, is based on the spring equinox, for example.

The events have been marked and celebrated around the world for centuries. Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, is based on the spring equinox, for example.

The first day of spring is Thursday. The spring equinox will occur at 5:01 a.m. EDT on Thursday. An equinox occurs when the Earth's equator aligns with the sun, resulting in a "nearly" equal ...

The events have been marked and celebrated around the world for centuries. Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, is based on the spring equinox, for example.

Leading the jam-packed roster of Cascade Equinox 2025 headliners is Grammy-nominated electronic duo Disclosure. Renowned for ...

The events have been marked and celebrated around the world for centuries. Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, is based on the spring equinox, for example.

The events have been marked and celebrated around the world for centuries. Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, is based on the spring equinox, for example.

The equinox marks the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and fall in the Southern Hemisphere, and is celebrated around the world with various festivals and traditions.

The events have been marked and celebrated around the world for centuries. Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, is based on the spring equinox, for example.