Definition of Vernal equinox
(Astron.)
the
point
of
time
in
each
year
when
the
sun
crosses
the
equator
when
proceeding
northward
,
about
March
21
,
when
day
and
night
are
of
approximately
equal
duration
.
The
beginning
of
the
Spring
season
.
See also:
vernal
Related Words
autumnal
equinox
,
equinox
,
fall
equinox
,
Mar
,
March
,
March
equinox
,
Noruz
,
Nowrooz
,
Nowruz
,
September
equinox
,
spring
,
spring
equinox
,
springtime
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