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  2. Spring Equinox ‑ Date, Rituals & Meaning - HISTORY

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    At the ruins of Chichen Itza, the ancient Maya city in Mexico, crowds now gather on the spring (and fall) equinox to watch as the afternoon sun creates shadows that resemble a snake moving...

  3. March equinox 2025: All you need to know - EarthSky

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    The March equinox – aka the vernal equinox – marks the sun’s crossing above Earth’s equator, moving from south to north. Earth’s tilt on its axis is what causes this northward shift of the sun’s...

  4. The spring equinox is here. What does that mean? - WHYY

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    The vernal equinox arrives on Tuesday, marking the start of the spring season for the Northern Hemisphere. But what does that actually mean? Here’s what to know about how we split up the year using the Earth’s orbit.

  5. Spring 2024 / 2025 – When Is Spring? - timeanddate.com

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    When does spring start? The first day of spring 2024/2025 is at the spring equinox or vernal equinox, the date of equal day and night. See the spring date!

  6. What Is the Equinox? And What Is the Solstice? - timeanddate.com

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    The March equinox happens sometime between March 19 and 21. The September equinox occurs sometime between September 21 and 24. In the Northern Hemisphere, the March equinox is also known as the spring or vernal equinox; the September equinox can be called the fall or autumnal equinox.

  7. The vernal equinox marks the first day of spring. What does ...

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    Spring is here — officially, at least. The vernal equinox arrives on Tuesday, marking the start of the spring season for the Northern Hemisphere. READ MORE: How springing forward to daylight...

  8. Equinox - Wikipedia

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    In the Northern Hemisphere, the March equinox is called the vernal or spring equinox while the September equinox is called the autumnal or fall equinox. In the Southern Hemisphere, the reverse is true. During the year, equinoxes alternate with solstices.