Spring officially begins today (March 20) with the vernal equinox, bringing longer days and warmer temperatures to the Northern Hemisphere. The vernal equinox signals the astronomical start of spring ...

This evening, we will have a change of the seasons: The occurrence of the vernal equinox, marking the official start of spring. In fact, it will be a rather auspicious occurrence. The earliest that ...

The 2024 spring equinox is one of the best stargazing nights of the year, giving viewers the last, best glimpse of the bright stars of winter. Here's what to look for. When you purchase through links ...

As we hit St. Patrick’s Day, spring is right around the corner in the Northern Hemisphere, even if it doesn’t feel like it judging by Chicago’s forecast. Spring will get underway, at least from an ...

The Chicago area is less than a month into winter, but many residents may be curious on when spring starts later this year. Astronomical winter began in the Northern Hemisphere on the afternoon of Dec ...

Spring is rapidly giving way to summer. The surest sign is the spring constellation Leo, the lion, tipping down in the southwest, as if the lion is completing a pounce as it heads toward the western ...

Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere). Check my main feed for more in-depth articles ...

In May the evening sky ushers out the bright winter stars and nudges Leo, the lion — the most prominent spring constellation — toward the western exit. Nightfall comes late, but when it does it ...

It’s finally spring the Northern Hemisphere! Join us on March 21st at 7pm for Colorado Skies: The Spring Equinox to get all your questions answered, including: Why does the Sun rise due east and set ...