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Perfect Balance

Vernal Equinox

Spring Begins

Equal day & nightNature awakensAstronomical new year

Friday, March 20, 2026

Exact Moment:08:15 PMIn 26 days
New Delhi

Time of renewal, growth, and fresh beginnings

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Year
2026

Day Length

12h 6m

of 24 hour cycle

Peak Solstice

08:15 PM

Friday, March 20, 2026

Sunrise

06:25

Solar Noon

12:28

61.3° Alt

Sunset

18:32

Sun's Path

EastWest

Sunrise

06:25

Noon

12:28

61.3° Alt.

Sunset

18:32

Total Daylight Duration

12h 6m

The Vernal Equinox Explained

Equal Day and Night

During the Vernal (Spring) Equinox, the Sun crosses the celestial equator, and day and night are approximately equal in length across the globe.

Astronomical New Year

In many traditions, this marks the astronomical new year, symbolizing rebirth and renewal as nature awakens from winter dormancy.

Spring Celebrations

Cultures celebrate this time with festivals of color, growth, and new beginnings, including Holi, Nowruz, and Ostara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Vernal Equinox 2026 occurs on March 19-21, with the exact moment varying by year and timezone. For New Delhi, the precise date and time are displayed above. This marks the astronomical beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere when the Sun crosses the celestial equator moving northward.

💡 All data shown above for New Delhi is based on precise astronomical calculations specific to your location.

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