JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Many people assume the autumn equinox brings exactly 12 hours of daylight everywhere, but that’s not the case. In Jacksonville, for example, the sun shines for about 12 hours and ...

On Sunday, Sept. 22, day and night will be nearly equal in length as Earth spins side-on to the sun and autumn officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere. When you purchase through links on our site ...

Spring has finally sprung: The vernal equinox, the official start date for the season in the Northern Hemisphere, has arrived. The 2024 spring equinox occurred at exactly 11:06 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, ...

The word "equinox" is derived from the Latin words for "equal" and "night." Chillier weather, shorter days, hot mugs of apple cider and Halloween decorations aren't the only signs the seasons are ...

This story was updated to add new information. Farewell, flip-flops. And hello pumpkin spice. Our long, hot summer finally comes to an end on Sunday at 8:48 a.m. EDT with the autumnal equinox, which ...

Spring is here — officially, at least. The vernal equinox arrives on Thursday, marking the start of the spring season for the Northern Hemisphere and the fall in the Southern Hemisphere. On the ...

The Northern Hemisphere is welcoming Spring 2025 on March 20, also known as the vernal equinox. The jump into spring has come with celebrations and traditions of rebirth around the world for centuries ...