Regardless of whether it’s warm or chilly outside, the new season will officially start at 10:46 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, March 20, when the spring equinox occurs. That’s when the sun will move directly over the Earth’s equator, bringing almost equal minutes of daylight and darkness across the planet.

The first day of spring in 2026 is March 20. The spring equinox marks the moment the sun crosses the celestial equator, resulting in nearly equal day and night lengths. The date of the spring equinox can vary between March 19-21 each year. Goodbye winter ...

As Philadelphia has dealt with a frigid winter and the aftermath of its biggest snowstorm in 10 years, a sign that spring and summer are near is here. Pitchers and catchers officially report to Clearwater for spring training Wednesday and will have their ...

Spring is the season of change. It serves as a transition period between winter’s frigid cold and the sweltering heat of summer. But spring itself is also going through a transformation of sorts. Like everything affected by climate change, spring is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. This year, 8 in 10 Americans plan to participate in spring cleaning, according to Natalie D’Apolito, communications and outreach ...