So you've heard spring will arrive at 12:57 p.m. on Thursday, but you may not know why it has an arrival time. There is some interesting science behind the season's arrival, specifically some astronomy at work.
The vernal equinox is scheduled to happen at 12:57 p.m. This is the event that ushers in the new season. At this time, the sun is crossing from the southern hemisphere to the northern hemisphere.
Twice a year, during the vernal and autumnal equinoxes, people across the world experience an equal amount of day and night.
For those who enjoy longer days and a prelude to summer, the vernal equinox is an exciting time to live in the northern hemisphere. For those in the southern hemisphere, the vernal equinox brings shorter days.
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