Daylight saving time has begun, meaning the spring season is inching closer. The first day of spring is marked by the spring equinox, also known as the vernal equinox. It happens when the sun shines ...

The first day of spring in 2026 is Friday, March 20, which is also the date of the vernal equinox. The vernal equinox results in nearly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of night across the world. In ...

Corrections & clarifications: An earlier version of this story didn't explain the origins of daylight saving time, which was the result of a basic framework originally introduced in the Uniform Time ...

Though the weather continues to fluctuate between snowy, freezing windchills and sunny warmth in Illinois, the first official day of spring is nearly upon us. Here's what Illinois residents should ...

Late March, April and May are often called skiing’s “secret season” because late season snow conditions, sunny weather and, best of all, diminished crowds make a few choice North American and European ...