March 20, 2023
The vernal equinox, which marks the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, has equal parts night and day. Depending on the year, this can vary between March 19, 20, and 21. A March 21 equinox hasn’t happened in the continental United States since 1979 and won’t happen again until the 22nd century.
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