Spring equinox

Happy first day of spring! The equinox is today at 4:24 p.m. CDT and will mark one of Austin's coldest spring equinoxes on record.

Austin hasn't seen spring equinox temperatures in the 40s since then. Everything's in order for spring to begin, but there's one more preparatory event to mark: the spring equinox. This causes 12 hours of sunlight almost everywhere on Earth.

The 2023 vernal equinox in the northern hemisphere occurs on 20 March, but it's not strictly true that this means day and night are the same length.

Likewise, day and night are of almost equal length on 14 April at 5 degrees south of the equator, while at 60 degrees south, it happens on 22 March. But there are a few minutes after the centre of the sun disappears in which the rest of the sun is visible. On the equinox, the centre of the sun is visible for exactly 12 hours in a day. The sun has technically risen even when only some of it is visible, and it hasn’t set until all of it has disappeared. First, the sun is a disc, not a point of light. You might have heard that day and night are of equal length around the world at the equinox (hence the name), but this isn’t strictly true.

Regardless of your religious beliefs (or lack thereof), we've listed fun and festive ways to spiritually celebrate, below. Plant some seeds. Seeds.

[the 2023 spring equinox](https://www.greenmatters.com/p/what-happens-on-the-autumnal-equinox), which means it's finally [the end of winter](https://www.greenmatters.com/p/what-is-a-snow-squall). Ultimately, it relates back to the idea of karma, promising that you get what you give — regardless of the cause itself. You can take the time to And while actual travel isn't necessarily accessible to you on short notice, We Moon recommends getting out of the house, and either going for a walk, exploring a new park, or simply sitting a new tree in your neighborhood. You can also keep a bowl of salt on any altars or nearby surfaces. [neutral to the sun](https://www.teenvogue.com/story/spring-equinox-2023), meaning neither is tilted towards or away from it, and therefore, both receive equal amounts of daylight. Just make sure you choose seeds of plants that are native to the area, to ensure you're doing what's best for your local ecosystems. According to Vogue UK, it's part of our life on Earth to give and receive. Wiccans refer to the spring equinox as Ostara, after the goddess of rebirth, Eostre; often taking the opportunity to plant seeds and meditate. However, it also spiritually represents rebirth, making the act of planting seeds a popular spring equinox tradition. According to Wayward Inspiration, there are a number of Per Teen Vogue, the Northern and Southern Hemisphere are

It's a time to celebrate rites of passage by doing special rituals to welcome in the spring equinox. Here are some of my favorite rituals for renewal.

As we welcome in the spring equinox, brushing off winter's chill, allow the feeling of this fresh start to Now, eat the seeds and know they are being assimilated into your energy field. Then go outside and let it go…freely releasing it to source. I love to do this and give the flowers to friends—and even strangers—I meet at this time of year. Symbolically place everything on this plane—you can write words, paste on stickers, or paint signs and symbols on the plane. Now think of what holds you back and keeps you stuck. Breathe in the aroma to strengthen the [Aries](https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/aries-sign-101) fire within you. Addictions to intensity including your cellphone, social media, and email? To complete this, purify your space by smudging with herbs of your choice, opening all the windows and letting the fresh air in. Think of essences associated with spring: enterprising, spontaneous, daring, active, courageous, and energetic. Symbolically wash your hands, feet, and body three times to represent clearing the mind, body, and soul. The Earth is shrugging off the last vestige of winter as we move into the spring equinox.

March 20 marks the 2023 spring equinox, but does the whole Earth get equal amounts of daytime and nighttime?

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Spring equinox on March 20 is the official start of spring in 2023. Here's what it means for sunrise, sunset and what's next for weather.

[According to the weather system, ](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?textField1=38.58&textField2=-121.49#.ZBjVEnbMI2w)a rainy system is underway and forecast to arrive Monday after midnight. Temperature highs are in the 50s. Equinox translates from Latin to “equal night.” While technically March 20 isn’t exactly equal parts sun and darkness, it’s close. [according to the weather service.](https://www.weather.gov/abq/clifeatures_springequinox) [according to the National Weather Service.](https://www.weather.gov/cle/Seasons) ](https://www.sacbee.com/news/local)

Spring has officially arrived, and with the transition of the season, western Montana can experience a wide range of weather conditions.

Butte and Bozeman generally see snow later in the spring, and the last 1/10 inch for these communities falls in May. The average last 1/10 inch of snow falls in mid-April in Kalispell and Missoula. Missoula was the “warmest” of the locations, with a record low of 2 degrees below in 1913.

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