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Vernal equinox heralds end of the winter that wasn't Vernal equinox occurs on Tuesday and is celebrated in a Google doodle. This spring follows a winter that was the warmest of the 21st century and the fourth-warmest winter in 117 years of record keeping in the United States , according to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ).  Here are some other remarkable facts about the winter that wasn't. Vernal equinox, Texas weather and Trayvon Martin: Morning roundup At 1:14 a.m. Tuesday morning, the vernal equinox quietly arrived, signaling the much-awaited start of spring. The vernal equinox is one of just two times during the year when the length of day and night are almost equal. (Vernal meaning "of spring" and equinox meaning "equal night".) Read full article >> Vernal equinox 2012: Spring -- time to stand a raw egg on its end The vernal equinox, or spring equinox, is one of two times during the year when the length of day and the length of night are just about equal. And when this happens, the egg balancers and broom standers come out of the woodwork. When is Spring? Vernal Equinox 2012 Marks End of Winter, Earliest in Over a Century [PHOTOS] It may already feel like Spring for most resident in the U.S., aside from those in Arizona and New Mexico who are experiencing rare winter-like snowstorms, but when exactly does spring official start? The 2012 vernal equinox, or spring equinox, is Tuesday, marking the beginning of spring and end of winter. This year, it is particularly special, with the earliest date in over a century. Earliest Spring In More Than 100 Years Dawns Spring has sprung, and a little bit earlier than usual - in fact, it's the earliest vernal equinox in over a century. The Secret To Balancing Eggs On The Vernal Equinox Today is the first day of spring also known as the Vernal equinox. This is a day when day and... Spring equinox Google doodle heralds change of season Search engine puts Marimekko design on homepage to mark end of winter and beginning of spring in northern hemisphere Google marked the vernal equinox, or the first day of Spring, using a doodle based on a design by Marimekko, the the Finnish textile company famous for its bright, bold prints. Spring has historically started on the day of the vernal equinox, which occurs on the night of 20/21 ... Daily Chat: Happy vernal equinox! (1st day of spring) Vernal equinox is today! Spring Equinox is Here: Winter's Gone, Baby! It feels almost indulgent to celebrate the Spring Equinox- also known as the Vernal Equinox- this year being as much of the US had no winter to speak of, but it still marks markedly improved weather to come for those of us in winter-having states… as well as more opportunities for Sangria at sunset! (And [...] Spring Equinox is Here: Winter's Gone, Baby! is a post from: The Inquisitr Vernal equinox 2012 arrives: Spring has sprung SUMMIT COUNTY — Given the unusual early heat wave that's gripped most of the country, perhaps it's fitting that the spring equinox makes it's earliest arrival in more than 100 years — since 1896, to be exact. In the mountain time zone, the moment of equinox is actually late Monday night, which means it will [...]
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