Event Brief
Spring Equinox Arrives Friday, Marking End of Winter
Filed: Mar 19, 2026 at 10:02 PM ET
Summary: The vernal equinox on March 20 signals the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
WHO: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
WHAT: Arrival of the vernal equinox
WHEN: Mar 19, 2026 at 8:35 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To mark the astronomical start of spring and the end of winter.
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