From today the day will continuously grow longer and the night will grow shorter, as today is the vernal equinox

The day will reach its zenith at the summer solstice on June 21st.

In the Northern Hemisphere the vernal equinox marks the first day of spring, one of the four seasons of the year.

Conversely, in the Southern Hemisphere the March equinox marks the beginning of autumn, which is why it is called the autumnal equinox. Then the night gets longer and the day gets shorter, until the night reaches its zenith at the winter solstice on June 21.

The vernal equinox according to theories and traditions

• The vernal equinox coincides with the New Year for Iranians, but also for many peoples of the Middle East and Central Asia.
• The day after the vernal equinox is the first day of the Indian National Calendar and New Year for Indians.
• The vernal equinox is the starting point for the calculation of the Easter holiday, for Christians and Jews.
• The vernal equinox is one of the most important holidays for neopagans, as it symbolizes the rebirth of nature.