Sat, 21 Mar
|Northern Hemisphere
Ostara N/H - Spring Equinox
Welcome the arrival of spring with Ostara on March 20th in the Northern Hemisphere. Celebrate renewal, balance, and the awakening of nature through egg decorating, seed planting, and the joy of new beginnings.
Time & Location
21 Mar 2026, 12:00 am
Northern Hemisphere
About The Event
What is the Spring Equinox?
The Spring Equinox, also known as the Vernal Equinox or March Equinox, occurs on March 20, 2026, at 03:46 UTC (13:46 AEST). This is the exact moment when the Sun crosses the celestial equator from south to north, making day and night approximately equal in length worldwide. It marks the official start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.
This solar festival celebrates the return of light, the awakening of the earth, and the balance between dark and light, serving as one of the four key solar markers in the wheel of the year.
The Significance of the Spring Equinox:
☀️ Equal Day and Night: The name "equinox" means "equal night" in Latin, symbolizing perfect balance before days lengthen in the north or shorten in the south.
🌱 Renewal and Growth: It signals the shift from winter's rest to spring's vitality, a…