Is spring really — finally — here?

Associated Press (AP) EnvironmentalNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMarch 16, 2026 at 03:23 PM

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The article discusses the arrival of spring, which technically begins on Friday with the vernal equinox. The vernal equinox marks the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. On this day, the sun is directly overhead at the equator, and both poles are illuminated by sunshine. The equinox has been celebrated for centuries across the globe, including in Japan, where Vernal Equinox Day is a public holiday. The article includes photos of flowers blooming in Washington D.C. and a file photo of a vernal equinox celebration in New York City.

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Vernal Equinox Day is a public holiday in Japan.

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Equinoxes are the only times when both the North and South poles are lit by sunshine at the same time.

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On the equator, the sun will be directly overhead at noon.

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The vernal equinox arrives on Friday, marking the start of the spring season for the Northern Hemisphere and the fall in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Spring arrives — technically, at least — Friday.

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