Spring is almost here — officially, at least. The vernal equinox arrives on Thursday, marking the start of the spring season for the Northern Hemisphere and the fall in the Southern Hemisphere. On the ...

The sun rises behind the skyline of lower Manhattan and One World Trade Center on the spring equinox in New York City on March 20, 2021, as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey. (Photo by Gary ...

The first day of meteorological spring was on March 1, and clocks sprang forward on March 9 for the beginning of daylight saving time. Now, it's almost time for the first day of astronomical spring.

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, ...