Why in News?

• Recently, The vernal equinox has observed on March 21^st

Highlights

• Equinox happens twice a year when the sun is directly above the equator, and it occurs on approximately 21^st March and 23^rd
• During an equinox, both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres have equal day and night time.
• The vernal equinox (spring equinox) takes place in the Northern Hemisphere around 20^th or 21^st March, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it happens on 22^nd or 23^rd
• Conversely, during the autumn season in the Northern Hemisphere on 23^rd September (autumn equinox), it is springtime in the Southern Hemisphere, and on 21^st March, it is the opposite
• As a result, the Sun is located directly above the equator, and both hemispheres receive an almost equal amount of sunlight.
• After the spring equinox, the northern hemisphere tilts closer to the sun in March, resulting in more hours of daylight, with earlier sunrises and later sunsets.
• According to Hindu astrology, Vernal Equinox is known as Vasant Vishuva or Vasant Sampat.
• The Spring equinox brings earlier sunrises, later sunsets, and sprouting plants in the northern hemisphere.
• Later sunrises, earlier sunsets, chillier winds, and dry and falling leaves are observed in the south of the equator (southern hemisphere).