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

As we near the spring equinox, also known as the vernal equinox, on March 20, the Earth's magnetic field and solar wind align, creating an increased chance of seeing the colorful auroras in the ...

There may be more northern lights – or aurora borealis – sightings this spring. During the March and September equinoxes, the Earth's axis is parallel to the sun's. According to the Russell ...

Understanding the difference between astronomical and meteorological spring can help explain why the seasons don’t always ...

The spring equinox begins on March 20, which is the first day of astronomical spring. Meteorological spring falls on March 1. The Met Office says that astronomical seasons “refer to the position ...