Spring 2025 technically begins at 5:01 a.m. Eastern time that day as the sun moves directly over the Earth’s equator — the central line between the North Pole and the South Pole — bringing almost equal minutes of daylight and darkness all around the globe.

The spring equinox - also known as vernal equinox - marks the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. It occurs when the sun is directly above the equator, resulting in nearly equal daylight and night hours.

The vernal equinox heralds the arrival of spring in the Northern Hemisphere (finally). But have you heard the myth about balancing an egg on its end?

It’s far too early to try to fry an egg on the sidewalk, but according to weather lore, the spring equinox is an ideal time to try to balance an egg!