Friday, March 20, the date of the spring equinox, marks the first day of spring in the United States. The spring equinox lands at 10:46 a.m., the precise moment the sun's rays shine directly on the equator.

Traditionally, the first day of spring is marked by the spring equinox, which falls in March every year. Here's what you need to know about spring 2026.

The spring equinox marks the day where the Northern and Southern hemispheres have as close to equal sunlight as possible.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Meteorological spring has already arrived, and with temperatures climbing this week in Northeast Ohio, it may finally feel like it. But the astronomical start of spring — marked by the spring equinox — is still ahead.

This week has brought warmer weather and later sunsets. Although it may seem like winter is over, there's still a way to go before spring starts. Here's what to know about the official start of spring.

Goodbye jackets, hello shorts. Spring starts soon. Here's everything to know about the spring equinox, including when it is and what is means.

Though the first day of spring is debatable, depending on who you talk to, what's not up for debate is that spring will begin sometime in March.

Here is what to know about the beginning of spring in Tennessee. This year, the first day of astronomical spring is March 20. It will take place at 10:46 a.m. Eastern time. Typically, the first day of spring falls between March 19 and 21, depending on when the spring equinox occurs.

The 2026 spring equinox is around the corner. Here's what that means

Even if it still looks like winter in your garden, you can start some garden tasks. Here five garden chores to accomplish before the first day of spring.