Every year around March 20, the sun aligns with the Earth"s equator, and day and night are about equal in length. In the Northern Hemisphere, this is called the spring or vernal equinox, and it marks the astronomical exit of winter into the brighter, warmer springtime. From now on, we can enjoy days that are longer than nights. And a sharp eye might spot a flowering crocus, like the ones in today"s image, among the first flowers to bloom every year.
Spring equinox
Today in History
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Venice Skatepark, Los Angeles, California
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Polar Bear Week
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Satla marshland in Bangladesh
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An enduring vision
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Aerial view of Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain
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Muniellos Nature Reserve
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A hero for the 21st century
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A Great view from above
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Gentoo penguins in Antarctica
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Northern coast of Colombia
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A hit ballet, long after its debut
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Here there be dragons
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Italy s submerged village
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1934 Labor Day parade, Gastonia, North Carolina
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Merry Christmas!
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A ‘city’ within Valencia
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National Lighthouse Day
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Fall color sweeps across the West
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Infinity Day
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Patriot Day
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The Bahamas
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Celebrating Minnesota’s statehood
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Hyalite Creek at Custer Gallatin National Forest, Montana
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Tulips, Netherlands
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A cry for independence
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Maritime forest in Cumberland Island National Seashore, Georgia
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River otters at Acadia National Park, Maine
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To the 155th on the 155th
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Stepping stones in Tollymore Forest Park, Northern Ireland
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Train crossing the Tadami River in Japan
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