Spring has sprung! But what does that actually mean?
What is the spring equinox?
Spring has sprung! But what does that actually mean?
What is the spring equinox?
As the Earth travels around the sun, it does so at an angle.
For most of the year, the?Earth’s axis is tilted either toward or away from the sun . That means the sun’s warmth and light fall unequally on the northern and southern halves of the planet.
During the equinox, the Earth’s axis and its orbit line up so that both hemispheres get an equal amount of sunlight.
The word equinox comes from two Latin words meaning equal and night. That’s because on the equinox, day and night last almost the same amount of time — though one may get a few extra minutes, depending on where you are on the planet.
The spring — or vernal — equinox can land on March 19, 20 or 21, depending on the year. This year it landed on Monday, March 20th at 5:24 p.m. Eastern time.?READ MORE
Let there be light! Why sunny spring days
make us happier and healthier
Warmer days and nature awakening are not the only reasons to be cheerful. Scientists explain exactly why this season makes us feel better.
Like prisoners waiting to be released from winter, we on these small islands in the northern hemisphere have been willing spring on for weeks now, watching for signs. The hours of light are growing apace, as the shadows shrink. Chilly daffodils nod at us from municipal flower beds. Are the skies even getting bluer? Our senses are alert in ways we don’t fully understand, like a pleasing, hazy inheritance from the wild creatures we once were.
Spring has two official start dates, depending on your priorities.?For meteorologists, spring already sprung on 1 March , according to their neat, evenly spaced seasons, formalised in the 1900s. But if you plot the seasons in line with our planetary activity, as humans have done for thousands of years, the “astronomical” seasons show spring starting at the vernal equinox, which this year falls this year on 20 March. Just a few days to go …?READ MORE
Why do flowers bloom in spring?
Spring has sprung! It might not feel too warm but outdoors it’s starting to look a lot more spring-like. Flowers have bloomed and buds are appearing on the trees. But what is it about spring that makes the plant world come to life?
Leaves breathe in air, take in sunlight and use water from the roots to make food for the plant. But this process also requires energy. In this instance, it is light energy provided by the sun. Therefore, the more sunlight there is, the more food the plant is able to produce. The more food it has, the more the plant grows. Because the days get longer in spring, the plant is exposed to more sunlight in these months. This means the plant grows more quickly than in winter when it is darker.?READ MORE
Why Baby Animals are Born in Spring?
It's not just because the weather's warmer.
Why are baby farm animals typically born in the spring? And it’s not just because the weather’s better. Enjoy our seasonal weather post—and, of course, cute baby animal?pictures!
Many animals and birds have their babies after the?start of spring .?Why?
13 Ways to Reset your Energy Levels this Spring
It’s time to wake up from your long winter nap! If you’ve been getting your dopamine from a screen and your vitamin D from a tablet, don’t panic.
Spring can be a gentle season of reawakening.
The natural cycle of winter into spring brings a shift in our minds and our bodies, but we aren’t always aware of it when we’ve been so busy distracting ourselves with holidays, New Year’s resolutions, and a job that never fluctuates with the seasons.
But if you’ve noticed the slump – feeling lethargic, less motivated, and disrupted sleep patterns – it’s time to reset your energy levels before your stress hormones get the better of you. Here are 13 spring awakening tips to help you do just that.?READ MORE
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