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When is the First Day of Spring in 2024?

When is the First Day of Spring in 2024?

Written by Reananda Hidayat Permono Completed Master of Science - MS, Petroleum Geology from Curtin University, Perth, Australia.

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The vernal equinox or first day of Spring 2024 in the Northern Hemisphere arrives on Tuesday, March 19, at exactly 11:06 p.m. EDT.

The vernal equinox or first day of Spring 2024 in the Northern Hemisphere arrives on Tuesday, March 19, at exactly 11:06 p.m. EDT.

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There are two equinoxes a year: autumnal and vernal. An equinox occurs when the sun is directly overhead at noon and creates equal portions of night and day in 24 hours.

There are two equinoxes a year: autumnal and vernal. An equinox occurs when the sun is directly overhead at noon and creates equal portions of night and day in 24 hours.

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The word equinox comes from the Latin words aequus and nox, or equal night. The vernal equinox usually occurs on March 19, 20, or 21.

The word equinox comes from the Latin words aequus and nox, or equal night. The vernal equinox usually occurs on March 19, 20, or 21.

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However, according to the Farmer’s Almanac, a spring equinox on March 21 is rare, just like the first day of Spring 2024 which falls on March 19.

However, according to the Farmer’s Almanac, a spring equinox on March 21 is rare, just like the first day of Spring 2024 which falls on March 19.

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The mainland U.S. won’t experience the vernal equinox on March 21 until 2101. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information,

The mainland U.S. won’t experience the vernal equinox on March 21 until 2101. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information,

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the date of the vernal equinox varies since Earth travels around the sun in 365.24 days, not exactly 365 days like a calendar year.

the date of the vernal equinox varies since Earth travels around the sun in 365.24 days, not exactly 365 days like a calendar year.

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Meanwhile, the first day of Spring 2024 in the Southern Hemisphere falls in September later this year.

Meanwhile, the first day of Spring 2024 in the Southern Hemisphere falls in September later this year.

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The March equinox will bring earlier sunsets, later sunrises, chillier winds, and falling leaves in the Southern Hemisphere. The reverse conditions happen in the Northern Hemisphere.

The March equinox will bring earlier sunsets, later sunrises, chillier winds, and falling leaves in the Southern Hemisphere. The reverse conditions happen in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Tuesday’s equinox will bring later sunsets, earlier sunrises, budding plants, and softer winds.

Tuesday’s equinox will bring later sunsets, earlier sunrises, budding plants, and softer winds.

Designed by Alexander Rabu

Designed by Alexander Rabu