How Many Days Until Spring Equinox 2026?

The Spring Equinox, also known as the Vernal Equinox, marks the astronomical beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. On this day, the sun crosses the celestial equator, resulting in nearly equal amounts of daylight and darkness.

The word "equinox" comes from Latin, meaning "equal night." After the spring equinox, days continue to grow longer than nights until the summer solstice.

Many cultures celebrate the spring equinox as a time of renewal and rebirth. Ancient monuments like Stonehenge and Chichen Itza are aligned with the equinoxes.