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The sun sets behind the Olympic Mountains as people cross a street in Seattle's Alki neighborhood on the last evening of winter on Monday, March 18, 2024. Seattle saw unseasonably warm temperatures as winter turned into spring. The vernal equinox arrives on Tuesday, March 19, marking the start of the spring season for the Northern Hemisphere. (AP Photo/Manuel Valdes)

The spring equinox is here. What does that mean?

Spring gets its official start Tuesday in the Northern Hemisphere

By The Associated Press
Published - Mar 18, 2024, 01:12 AM ET
Last Updated - Mar 18, 2024, 01:12 AM EDT

Spring is almost here — officially, at least.

The vernal equinox arrives on Tuesday, marking the start of the spring season for the Northern Hemisphere.

But what does that actually mean? Here's what to know about how we split up the year using the Earth's orbit.

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