The vernal equinox occurs on Friday marking the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere
The vernal equinox arrives on Friday, March 20, at 10:46 a.m. EST, marking the official start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and fall in the Southern Hemisphere. During the equinox, both hemispheres receive equal amounts of sunlight as Earth's tilt is neither toward nor away from the sun. The event has been celebrated worldwide for centuries, with traditions like Japan's public holiday and gatherings at Chichen Itza in Mexico.
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