Spring equinox happens around 20th of March in Northern Hemisphere. The same occurs around 23rd September in Southern Hemisphere. Spring or vernal equinox is a celestial phenomenon that results in a major atmospheric shift. There are two equinoxes and solstices in a year; spring equinox and fall equinox. The solstices are summer solstice and winter solstice.
Equinox happens when the Sun crosses the equator which is a line drawn at the middle of the earth to divide the planet into southern and northern hemisphere. The line is an imaginary line that divides the earth halfway from north pole and south pole. The planet is widest at this line. As the sun changes its position travelling across the equator, major atmospheric change happens.
When is March Equinox in 2021
In northern hemisphere, the spring equinox happens in March and hence also known as march equinox. This equinox heralds coming of spring and hence also known as the first day of spring season. This year, it falls on 20th March in different time zones. Find below the exact date and time of the event in different parts of the world.
IST – 20th March 2021, Saturday at 15.07
EST – 20th March 2021, Saturday at 4.37
EDT – 20th March 2021, Saturday at 5.37
UTC – 20th March 2021, Saturday at 9.37
Many cultures celebrate certain festivals after the vernal equinox. The major Christian festival celebrated after the first day of spring is Easter. Easter date is determined according the date of the equinox. Easter is celebrated on the very first Sunday that comes after the first full moon that follows the spring equinox. Keep visiting us to know when is the next full moon 2021.
India celebrates happy festivals like Holi and Baisakhi as the spring season starts. Every full moon, equinox, and solstices are also connected with traditions, festivals, and rituals. We will be bringing more interesting information on such traditions and celebrations through our posts.