The Vernal Equinox, also known as the Spring Equinox, is a major astronomical event that happens, when the Sun crosses the celestial equator and goes from the Southern Hemisphere to the Northern Hemisphere. Considered the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, this event typically occurs on or around March 20–21 each year. This year, Spring Equinox takes place today i.e., on March 20, 2025.
Vernal Equinox 2025: Date and Time
Date: March 20, 2025
Sunrise Time: 06:24 AM
Sunset Time: 06:31 PM
Vernal Equinox Time: 02:30 PM
| Vernal Equinox Day Duration | 12 Hours 07 Mins 18 Secs |
| Vernal Equinox Previous Day Duration | 12 Hours 05 Mins 34 Secs |
| Vernal Equinox Next Day Duration | 12 Hours 09 Mins 1 Secs |
Spring Equinox 2025: Significance
Spring Equinox is also known as Vernal Equinox. It is the time when the Sun crosses the celestial equator, day and night become almost equal in duration. It is the important time when Sun shifts from Southern Hemisphere to Northern Hemisphere. It is the time for new beginnings, transformation, balance and rejuvenation.
The March equinox causes earlier sunrises, later sunsets, and the appearance of vegetation in the northern hemisphere. The south of the equator, on the other hand, experiences colder temperatures, earlier sunsets, later sunrises, and dry, dropping leaves.
Spring Equinox 2025: Spiritual Meaning
Rejuvenation and New Beginnings:
The equinox signifies personal rejuvenation, just way nature awakens with blossoming flowers and greenery. An opportunity to let go of the past, make new plans and leave bad things behind and get ready for a new beginning.
Harmony of Light and Dark:
This time will bring harmony in life and removes the darkness. It brings the balance between mind and emotions. Day and night will be equal. A reminder to maintain emotional, physical, and spiritual equilibrium throughout life.
Spiritual Awakening and Manifestation:
The equinox is a potent period for spiritual development, intention-setting, and wish manifestation because of the energetic change that occurs during this time. Many people think that there is less of a barrier between dimensions, which enables more profound interactions with intuition and higher awareness.
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