What time does spring start today? In 2026, the March equinox happens on 8:46 a.m. MT/9:46 a.m. CT on Friday, March 20. What is the vernal equinox? On the March equinox, the Northern Hemisphere and ...
Astronomical spring begins with the vernal equinox on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 10:46 a.m. The spring equinox occurs when the sun shines directly over the Earth's equator, resulting in nearly equal ...