First Day Of Spring 2024. The vernal equinox marks the start of the spring season for the northern hemisphere. In 2024, the spring equinox—aka the first day of spring—occurs on tuesday, march 19, 2024.
The name dates back to a time before electricity when farmers depended on the moon’s light to harvest their crops late into the evening, according to nasa. The vernal equinox marks the start of the spring season for the northern hemisphere.
