As the spring equinox approaches, northern lights hunters will scour the skies for breathtaking displays of color.

The Spring Equinox, occurring between March 19 and 21, marks a celestial balance where day and night are equal. This event symbolizes growth, renewal, and a shift toward longer, brighter days.

Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, is based on the spring equinox, for example. And at the Mayan site Chichen Itza in Mexico, people gather during the equinox to watch the sun create a shadow pattern ...

Spring is here — officially, at least.The vernal equinox arrived on Thursday, marking the start of the spring season for the Northern Hemisphere and the fall in the Southern Hemisphere.