When Is Spring Equinox?
The Vernal (Spring) Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere is in March. In the Southern Hemisphere, it's in September.
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Spring 2021
Start (March Equinox)Mar 205:37 amDuration 92 days, 17 hrs, 54 minsNext Season
Summer 2021
Start (June Solstice)Jun 2011:32 pmDuration93 days, 15 hrs, 49 mins
Autumn 2021
Start (September Equinox)Sep 223:21 pmDuration 89 days, 20 hrs, 38 mins
Winter 2021-2022
Start (December Solstice)Dec 2110:59 amDuration 88 days, 23 hrs, 34 mins
Countries define seasons differently. This calculator refers to astronomical seasons, not meteorological seasons. All times are local time for Washington DC.
Solstices & Equinoxes for Washington DC
| Year | March Equinox | June Solstice | September Equinox | December Solstice | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Mar 20 | 12:30 am EDT | Jun 20 | 6:34 pm EDT | Sep 22 | 10:21 am EDT | Dec 21 | 5:44 am EST |
| 2017 | Mar 20 | 6:28 am EDT | Jun 21 | 12:24 am EDT | Sep 22 | 4:01 pm EDT | Dec 21 | 11:27 am EST |
| 2018 | Mar 20 | 12:15 pm EDT | Jun 21 | 6:07 am EDT | Sep 22 | 9:54 pm EDT | Dec 21 | 5:22 pm EST |
| 2019 | Mar 20 | 5:58 pm EDT | Jun 21 | 11:54 am EDT | Sep 23 | 3:50 am EDT | Dec 21 | 11:19 pm EST |
| 2020 | Mar 19 | 11:49 pm EDT | Jun 20 | 5:43 pm EDT | Sep 22 | 9:30 am EDT | Dec 21 | 5:02 am EST |
| 2021 | Mar 20 | 5:37 am EDT | Jun 20 | 11:32 pm EDT | Sep 22 | 3:21 pm EDT | Dec 21 | 10:59 am EST |
| 2022 | Mar 20 | 11:33 am EDT | Jun 21 | 5:13 am EDT | Sep 22 | 9:03 pm EDT | Dec 21 | 4:48 pm EST |
| 2023 | Mar 20 | 5:24 pm EDT | Jun 21 | 10:57 am EDT | Sep 23 | 2:50 am EDT | Dec 21 | 10:27 pm EST |
| 2024 | Mar 19 | 11:06 pm EDT | Jun 20 | 4:50 pm EDT | Sep 22 | 8:43 am EDT | Dec 21 | 4:20 am EST |
| 2025 | Mar 20 | 5:01 am EDT | Jun 20 | 10:42 pm EDT | Sep 22 | 2:19 pm EDT | Dec 21 | 10:03 am EST |
| 2026 | Mar 20 | 10:45 am EDT | Jun 21 | 4:24 am EDT | Sep 22 | 8:05 pm EDT | Dec 21 | 3:50 pm EST |
| * All times are local time for Washington DC. Dates are based on the Gregorian calendar. Times adjusted for DST if applicable. Current year is highlighted. | ||||||||
The Seasons Calculator shows the times and dates of Vernal (Spring) & Autumnal (Fall) equinoxes and Summer and Winter solstices all over the world.
Learn more about equinoxes and solstices
When Is Summer Solstice?
The summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere is in June, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it's in December.
When Is Fall Equinox?
The fall (autumnal) equinox in the Northern Hemisphere is in September. In the Southern Hemisphere, it's in March.
When Is Winter Solstice?
The Winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere is in December, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it's in June.
March Equinox
March equinox marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the Southern Hemisphere's autumnal/fall equinox.
June Solstice
The June solstice is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere & the shortest day in the Southern Hemisphere.
September Equinox
The Sun shines directly on the Equator on the September equinox and the length of day and night is nearly equal, but not quite.
December Solstice
The December solstice is the summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere and the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.
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