Ostara N/H - Spring Equinox
Sun, 21 Mar
|Northern Hemisphere
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 2032, 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, marks the precise moment when the Sun crosses the celestial equator from south to north.
This event happens on March 20, 2025, at 9:01 AM UTC, heralding the official start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. It's one of two equinoxes, the other being in September.
The Significance of the Equinox:
Equal Day and Night: The term "equinox" comes from Latin meaning "equal night," as this is one of the only times when the length of day and night are approximately equal across the globe, though due to atmospheric effects, the actual balance might slightly favor daylight.
Astronomical Markers: This event is pivotal in defining the seasons, as it's when the Earth's axis is neither tilted toward nor away from the Sun, marking a transition from winter's darkness to…