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The exact time of the vernal equinox varies from year to year. This year, the March equinox (the vernal equinox in the northern hemisphere, the autumnal equinox in the Southern Hemisphere) will occur on March 20, 2010 at 17:32 GMT.
The web page below is the "Earth's Seasons" web page from the U.S. Naval Observatory.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIn the northern hemisphere, it is about March 21, and in the southern hemisphere, the vernal (spring) equinox is about September 21. Those dates can fluctuate a day or two either way depending on the cycle of leap years.
You can look up the precise time of the equinoxes and solstices on the U.S. Naval Observatory's web site "Earth's Seasons" at the link below.
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Why do you get headaches at the vernal equinox?
There is nothing about the vernal equinox which is an intrinsic source of headaches. I could hypothesize that there is something you do in celebration of the vernal equinox that is not good for you, or alternatively, your mere expectation of having a headache at that time of year is enough to cause a psychosomatic headache.
When on earth are there equal periods of daylight and darkness?
At some point there is a balance between the daylight hours and nighttime hours but I do not know the exact date or time period.
What is the difference between a vernal equinox and an autumnal equinox?
The time of year, which puts us on opposite sides of the sun.
When will the vernal equinox take place in 2010?
March 20, 2010, at 17:32 UTC (Universal Time).
What time Saturn will rise on the Vernal Equinox this year?
That depends on your latitude and your position in your time zone.Here in Chicago, the answer is: about 10:15 PM.
Why do you get headaches at the vernal equinox?
There is nothing about the vernal equinox which is an intrinsic source of headaches. I could hypothesize that there is something you do in celebration of the vernal equinox that is not good for you, or alternatively, your mere expectation of having a headache at that time of year is enough to cause a psychosomatic headache.
What is the time interval between vernal equinoxes called?
one year. the vernal equinox is on March 21, or the first day of spring. an equinox is when day and night is equal (12 hours daylight, 12 hours nighttime). there is a Vernal equinox in spring, and an autumnal equinox on the first day of autumn (or fall), September 21.
Where on the horizon does the sun rise at the time of vernal equinox?
Due east
When on earth are there equal periods of daylight and darkness?
At some point there is a balance between the daylight hours and nighttime hours but I do not know the exact date or time period.
When is the spring?
The spring equinox or the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere is in March. It is the time of the year when the Sun crosses directly over the Earth's equator.
What is the difference between a vernal equinox and an autumnal equinox?
The time of year, which puts us on opposite sides of the sun.
When will the vernal equinox take place in 2010?
March 20, 2010, at 17:32 UTC (Universal Time).
Vernal equinox 2008?
March 20, 2008, at 05:48 UTC (Universal Time).
When time is the vernal equinox for 2010?
1831 GMT (1:31PM Eastern) on March 20th .
Where on the horizon does the sun rise at the same time of the vernal equinox?
The sunrise is due east on the equinoxes.
What time is the vernal equinox in North America?
March 20, 2010 at 17:32 GMT.
When is the spring equninox?
The spring equinox or the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere is in March. It is the time of the year when the Sun crosses directly over the Earth's equator.
