WASHINGTON — It's far from clear if the weather is planning to cooperate, but spring arrives — technically, at least — Friday. The vernal equinox arrives on Friday, marking the start of the spring ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A person raises their hands to absorb the energy of the spring equinox — a tradition in Mexico. (Henry Romero/Reuters) (REUTERS / ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A flock of swans fly at sunrise on the first day of fall in London's Richmond Park. The autumnal and vernal equinoxes signal the ...

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, ...

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 ...

The spring equinox occurred at 10:46 a.m. ET/7:46 a.m. PT, on Friday, March 20. What is the spring equinox? You’ve no doubt noticed the lengthening of daylight as winter winds down, especially with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. What day is the first day of spring 2026? Friday, March 20, ...

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 amount of ...