Exploring the Equinox and Nature's Awakening at the Farm

What a view! The bees and flowers arrived early this year.

Wander into the weeds with me at the farm.

The bees are waiting for us!

The start of spring depends on who you ask.

For the majority of the population, the actual date/time of spring depends on whether you're referring to the astronomical or the meteorological start.

Meteorologists and climatologists consider March 1 the first day of spring for record-keeping purposes, but astronomically speaking, the Earth’s equator is aligned directly with the sun on the vernal equinox.

What is it? 

The March equinox marks the sun’s crossing above the Earth’s equator, moving from south to north.

When is it?

This depends on which of the 24 time zones you live in.

In Arkansas, the spring equinox arrives at 10:06 p.m. on March 19th.

The March equinox – aka the vernal equinox – marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.

Source: earthsky.org

Seeing is believing and it looks like spring has arrived!

It is hard to pick my favorite spring flower.

The dandelions are usually the first to raise their heads but lots of friends follow.

I thought you might want to share in the glory of spring in the country.

While you’re at it, check out the satellite views of Earth of the solstices and equinoxes, via NASA Earth Observatory.

Happy spring equinox, y’all!

~Karen