How is Spring Equinox calculated?

This event is based on the astronomical moment when the Sun crosses the celestial equator heading northward each year.

When is Spring Equinox 2059?

Thursday, 20 March 2059

Spring Equinox marks the astronomical moment when day and night are nearly equal and the Sun crosses the celestial equator northward, signalling the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

Also known as

Vernal Equinox
Northward Equinox

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Frequently asked questions

When is Spring Equinox 2059?: Spring Equinox 2059 is on Thursday, 20 March 2059.
What day of the week is Spring Equinox 2059?: It falls on Thursday.
How is Spring Equinox calculated?: This event is based on the astronomical moment when the Sun crosses the celestial equator heading northward each year.