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Spring Equinox at Teide Observatory

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 20, 2026 is “Spring Equinox at Teide Observatory,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado ( Starry Earth , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 193 words.

Spring Equinox at Teide Observatory
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado ( Starry Earth , TWAN ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The defining astronomical moment of the equinox today is at 14:46 UTC (March 20). That’s when the Sun crosses the celestial equator moving north in its yearly journey through planet Earth’s sky, marking the beginning of spring for our fair planet in the northern hemisphere and fall in the southern hemisphere.”

— APOD editors, March 20, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 20, 2026
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado ( Starry Earth , TWAN )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 193 words

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Source

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