Spring equinox Mar 20, 2025

With the sun rising higher, the days grow longer, marking the arrival of spring. The spring equinox occurs when the sun crosses the celestial equator, moving from the Southern Hemisphere to the Northern Hemisphere. This event signals the true start of the season, bringing with it the beauty and symbolism of spring blooms.

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