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Spring equinox brings folk beliefs LOS ANGELES, March 19 (UPI) -- A lot of people Tuesday will try to stand a raw egg on end, believing it's easier on the spring equinox than on any other day -- but it's not, scientists say. 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. Spring Arrives With Equinox Tuesday, Earliest in Over a Century Across much of the United States, this has been an unusually mild winter, especially for those living east of the Mississippi. Not a few people have noted that spring seems to have come early this year. Of course, in a meteorological sense that could be true, but in 2012 it will also be true in an astronomical sense as well, because this year spring will make its earliest arrival since the late ... Spring seem early? It is, the earliest since 1896 The timing for the March equinox means that, astronomically speaking, Americans will be experiencing their earliest spring in more than a century. Spring equinox 2012: When does spring start? The spring equinox occurs at 1:14 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, March 20. Spring Arrives with Equinox Tuesday, Earliest in More Than a Century Across much of the United States, this has been an unusually mild winter, especially for those living east of the Mississippi. Not a few people have noted that spring seems to have come early this year. Of course, in a meteorological sense that could be true, but in 2012 it will also be true in an astronomical sense as well, because this year spring will make its earliest arrival since the late ... Blog Hoggers: Spring equinox edition Have something to say that doesn't pertain to the content of one of our stories? Say it here. Join the Blog Hoggers, a community within the community here at CJOnline. Thank you in advance for respecting others and keeping it clean. 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 [...] Spring Equinox and Record Temps Bring Questions about Early Tree Planting Trees Ontario & Partners Warn Against Premature Planting TORONTO , March 19, 2012 /CNW/ - With spring arriving with record temperatures on Tuesday March 20 th at 1:14:27 AM , Trees Ontario and partners ... Family best bets: Spring Equinox, Escape to Tropics, museum trek Spring Equinox and the Celebration of Flight Mark the change of seasons at Indianapolis Museum of Art's annual Spring Equinox celebration, featuring a large scale kite performance. Participants can explore the intersection of air, land and art through puppetry and kiting. Create a kite or puppet at workshops throughout the day and make it part of the performance.
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