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astrology1 year ago•9 min saved

"March 17-23 Weekly Horoscope: Your Astrological Forecast"

The weekly horoscope for March 17 to March 23, 2024, advises Aries to celebrate their solar year and set intentions, while other signs are encouraged to focus on relationships, self-reflection, and taking assertive action. The Spring Equinox on Tuesday marks the beginning of Aries season, bringing a shift in energy and focus for all zodiac signs. Astrologer Vanessa Montgomery provides insights and guidance for each sign's specific influences and opportunities during this period.

via Glamour|

#aries #astrology #horoscope

science-and-astronomy1 year ago•4 min saved

"March: Prime Time for Spectacular Northern Lights Displays"

March 2024 is expected to be an exceptional month for viewing the Northern Lights due to heightened solar activity and openings in Earth's magnetic field. The equinox creates a special alignment that allows the solar wind to interact with our atmosphere, potentially leading to more spectacular auroras. This phenomenon is not limited to the Northern Hemisphere, as the Southern Lights may also be visible in places like Australia and New Zealand. Scientists believe that the spring and fall equinoxes are the best times for witnessing these natural light displays.

via Business Insider|

#aurora-borealis #earths-magnetic-field #northern-lights

astronomy1 year ago•3 min saved

"Understanding the Symbolism of the 2024 Spring Equinox"

The spring equinox, also known as the vernal equinox, is set to occur on March 19, 2024, marking the transition from winter to spring in the Northern Hemisphere and from summer to autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. This celestial event symbolizes balance and renewal, with day and night being nearly equal in length. Cultures worldwide celebrate the spring equinox with festivals and rituals focused on themes of fertility, growth, and the changing of seasons. The term "vernal equinox" emphasizes the seasonal aspect, while "spring equinox" is more generic, both referring to the same astronomical event.

via The Arizona Republic|

#astronomy #cultural-traditions #seasons

time-and-seasons1 year ago•3 min saved

"Daylight Saving Time 2024: Spring Forward Details and Time Change"

Daylight saving time for 2024 will begin on Sunday, March 10 at 2 a.m. local time, leading to later sunsets and more daylight. The push to make daylight saving time permanent has not been successful in Congress, and not all states and U.S. territories participate in the time change. Hawaii and Arizona, except for the Navajo Nation, do not observe daylight saving time, along with several U.S. territories.

via USA TODAY|

#congress #daylight-saving-time #spring-equinox

science1 year ago•2 min saved

"Unraveling the Mysteries of Leap Day: From Party Planning to Historical Confusion"

Judah Levine, head of the Network Synchronization Project at NIST, explains that Leap Day was introduced by Julius Caesar to align the calendar with the natural world, ensuring that the spring equinox coincided with the spring season for harvest festivals like Passover and Easter. This adjustment helps synchronize the world's clocks with each other and with the astronomical cycle, demonstrating that Leap Day is more than just a calendrical adjustment—it's about keeping major holidays from colliding.

via The New York Times|

#calendar #julius-caesar #leap-day

travel2 years ago•6 min saved

Echoes of Renewal: First Day of Spring 2023

The spring equinox, which marks the official first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, is a time of tradition and a harmonious balance between day and night. The equinox arrives exactly at 21:24 UTC on March 20, and cultures around the world celebrate it in their own unique ways. The equinox is a superb time to orient oneself, as the sun rises due east and sets due west for everyone on the planet. The equinox also marks the beginning of fall for those living south of the equator.

via CNN|

#astronomy #culture #seasons