Every year around March 20, the sun aligns with the Earth"s equator, and day and night are about equal in length. In the Northern Hemisphere, this is called the spring or vernal equinox, and it marks the astronomical exit of winter into the brighter, warmer springtime. From now on, we can enjoy days that are longer than nights. And a sharp eye might spot a flowering crocus, like the ones in today"s image, among the first flowers to bloom every year.
Spring equinox
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Porto, Portugal
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World Elephant Day
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International Museum Day
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World Nature Conservation Day
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The birth of Bauhaus
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International Literacy Day
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Almond trees in full bloom, California
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Badlands National Parks 45th anniversary
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Presidents Day
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Armbrug bridge, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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International Tiger Day
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Jöriseen lakes in the Silvretta Alps, Switzerland
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World Meteorological Day
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Gentoo penguins in Antarctica
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Oh, happy day!
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Manatee Appreciation Day
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