Beginning of Spring

Beginning of Spring (Spring Equinox)

The observance of the Beginning of Spring, also known as the Spring Equinox, marks the point when the length of day and night is approximately equal around the globe, signifying an essential shift in the Earth's cycle. As a very significant occurrence, it paves the way for warmer temperatures and increased daylight hours, signaling the transition from winter to spring. The event also stimulates a sense of growth and rejuvenation in many cultural and religious practices across the globe.

In the context of America, the Spring Equinox has deep-rooted connections to both historical and modern practices and beliefs. The Native American cultures, for instance, commemorated this period with traditional rituals and ceremonies aimed at aligning their communities with nature's rhythm. Today, the Spring Equinox often symbolizes a period of renewal, new beginnings, and personal growth. Many participate in outdoor activities to welcome the change of season, from planting in gardens, partaking in spring cleaning, to celebrating the observance in various ways depending upon individual or local traditions.

Americans often greet the Equinox with different practices. For some, it's all about gardening and nurturing new life. For others, it may be seen as a perfect time for reform and reevaluation, leading to an embrace of changes and setting fresh goals. No matter how one chooses to observe this day, it involves recognizing and appreciating the innate ability of the Earth to renew itself each year. The Beginning of Spring, specifically in America, is observed around the 20th or 21st of March, when the Sun crosses the celestial equator going north.

Facts about Spring Begins

• The First Day of Spring is also called the Vernal Equinox.
• On the vernal equinox, the Sun crosses the equator into the Northern Hemisphere. This has the effect of making the days longer in the Northern Hemisphere until the Summer Solstice occurs.
• The Vernal Equinox is the day of the year where there are exactly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of dark in the Northern Hemisphere.
• The Egyptian Great Sphinx points directly at the Sun on this day.

In the News and Trending in the US for Beginning of Spring

Top things to do in the US for the beginning of Spring

• Visit a nursery and purchase seeds or plants.
• Plan your flower beds and garden.
• Start your Spring cleaning.
• Put away winter clothes and prepare summer clothes.