Forget groundhogs. Here's the first day of spring according to astronomy

Whether the groundhogs saw their shadows or not, here's when the real first day of spring will be, according to NASA.

Sick of the cold and snow? Here's when spring officially starts

The spring, or vernal, equinox, marks the start of spring. This year, that's on March 20, 2026. Here's what to know.
New York Post

Today is the first day of spring — Here’s all you need to know about the vernal equinox

Spring officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20 with the vernal equinox as the entire world experiences an equal amount of daylight and darkness. For ease of recordkeeping, ...
Yahoo

First day of spring has sprung: What is the vernal equinox?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Thursday was a packed day in the DMV, with the first day of spring and the start of the National Cherry ...
The Washington Post

Spring’s first full day seemed bright and windy

There are 365 days in a year, but some may be one of a kind, and in D.C., Friday seemed one of those unique days, and not just because it was the first full day of spring. The equinox, which in theory ...