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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Replica of a Viking home in Dublin National Botanic Gardens, Ireland
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Raise your hand for Teacher Appreciation Day
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Moose, Denali National Park, Alaska
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1.1 billion opportunities for a better world
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World Oceans Day
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Marine Day, Japan
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National Bird Day
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Diving into World Oceans Day
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National Frog Month
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Native American Heritage Month
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Land of the midnight sun
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Mexico celebrates its Independence Day
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Valentines Day
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It s truffle season here in the Dordogne Valley
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International Surfing Day
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Patriot Day
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Hanging out on a limb
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The natural ice wall of Misotsuchi, Chichibu, Japan
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It’s Canada’s national day
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Beaver achievers
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Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, Italy
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Spiegelgracht canal in Amsterdam, Netherlands
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On this shore, history was made
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World Population Day
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Social climbing
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World Lion Day
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World Migratory Bird Day
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Aloe in bloom
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico
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Remembering Krakatoa
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