Spring Equinox 2027
📅 Saturday, March 20, 2027
📝 About Spring Equinox 2027
Around March 20, the Sun crosses the celestial equator heading northward, giving the Northern Hemisphere nearly equal hours of daylight and darkness — the word 'equinox' comes from the Latin aequus (equal) and nox (night). Astronomically, Earth's axial tilt is oriented neither toward nor away from the Sun at this moment. Cultures have marked this transition for millennia: the ancient Persians celebrate Nowruz, Hindus observe Holi near this date, and at Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid, sunlight creates a serpent-shaped shadow descending the steps. In Japan, the spring equinox is a national holiday (Shunbun no Hi) associated with visiting family graves and appreciating nature's renewal.
📋 Quick Facts
- Date
- Saturday, March 20, 2027
- Day of the Week
- Saturday
- Days Remaining
- 321
- Category
- Seasons & Astronomy
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 321 days until Spring Equinox 2027 on Saturday, March 20, 2027.
Spring Equinox 2027 is on Saturday, March 20, 2027.
Around March 20, the Sun crosses the celestial equator heading northward, giving the Northern Hemisphere nearly equal hours of daylight and darkness — the word 'equinox' comes from the Latin aequus (equal) and nox (night). Astronomically, Earth's axial tilt is oriented neither toward nor away from the Sun at this moment. Cultures have marked this transition for millennia: the ancient Persians celebrate Nowruz, Hindus observe Holi near this date, and at Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid, sunlight creates a serpent-shaped shadow descending the steps. In Japan, the spring equinox is a national holiday (Shunbun no Hi) associated with visiting family graves and appreciating nature's renewal.
Spring Equinox 2027 falls on a Saturday.