NORFOLK, Va. — Thursday, March 20 marks the first day of Spring. The Spring or Vernal Equinox occurred at 5:01 am Eastern Daylight Time. The word "equinox" is derived from two Latin words: "aequus" ...

Warmer weather is straight ahead as each day grows minutes longer. While Old Man Winter likely has a few more tricks up his sleeves early this month, millions of Americans are already looking ahead to ...

The vernal equinox has come and gone, ushering in the start of spring for Earth's northern hemisphere (which contains Columbus, for your information). This year's winter is now in the past, even if it ...

The first day of astronomical spring – or the vernal equinox – begins on March 20. The vernal equinox means day and night last about the same amount of time. Meteorological spring began on March 1.

As winter melts away, spring begins to blossom – and buzz with the sound of cicadas. This year, the cohort of cicadas known as “Brood XIV” will emerge from the ground and, much like many other animals ...