The First Day of Spring 2008 fell on Thursday, March 20. The Spring Equinox which marks the first day of spring occurs when the Sun crosses directly over the Earth's equator. It is also called the vernal equinox.
Fast Facts:
- Equinox Schedule for 2008:
- March 19, 10:48:31 p.m. PST
- March 19, 11:48:31 p.m. CST
- March 20, 1:48:31 a.m. EST
- Always occurs between March 19 and March 21
