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 2859?

Thursday, 20 March 2859

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 2859?: Spring Equinox 2859 is on Thursday, 20 March 2859.
What day of the week is Spring Equinox 2859?: 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.