As the Northern Hemisphere welcomes spring today, the Southern Hemisphere is marked with the first day of autumn.

The difference between an equinox and a solstice is based on Earth’s tilt, affecting daylight length and the changing of ...

Spring officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20 with the vernal equinox as the entire world experiences an ...

The word equinox comes from two Latin words meaning equal and night. That’s because on the equinox, day and night last almost ...

However, when the South Pole tilts toward the sun, it's winter in the Northern Hemisphere ... into increasingly longer days until the summer solstice on June 20, the longest day of the year.

Is it the first day of spring? For everyone over winter and ready for a, hopefully, warmer season ahead, you’re in luck.

This solstice falls between June 20 and 22.Meanwhile, at the winter solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is leaning away from the sun — leading to the shortest day and longest night of the year.

The Northern Hemisphere’s vernal (spring) equinox can fall between March 19 and 21 while the fall equinox hits sometime between September 21 and 24.

This solstice falls between June 20 and 22. Meanwhile, at the winter solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is leaning away from the sun — leading to the shortest day and longest night of the year.