Fun Facts Spring 🆕 Genuine

During the spring equinox, the sun rises due east and sets due west for everyone on Earth. But here is a fun twist: For those in the Northern Hemisphere, the sun actually rises faster in the spring than it does in the fall. This is because Earth is tilted toward the sun, speeding up the apparent motion of the sunrise on the horizon.

The first day of spring is marked by the vernal equinox (usually March 20th or 21st in the Northern Hemisphere). The word "vernal" comes from the Latin word vernalis , which stems from ver , meaning "spring." "Equinox," on the other hand, comes from the Latin words aequus (equal) and nox (night), because on this day, day and night are roughly equal in length. fun facts spring

The rapid growth of spring is not always gentle. The Himalayan Balsam plant, known as the “touch-me-not,” develops seed pods that build up internal tension. When touched on a warm spring day, the pod explodes, launching seeds up to 20 feet away. This adaptation, called ballistic dispersal, ensures the species spreads widely during the favorable spring conditions. During the spring equinox, the sun rises due