![]() ![]() There are also other rituals to mark the Vernal Equinox, such as erecting eggs, picking edible wild herbs, and putting sweet dumplings in fields in hope of keeping the birds from eating crops. The ancient Chinese people used to write their wishes on the kites in hopes that the gods could see them from heaven. It is also the best time for children to fly kites. Rapeseed flowers in Wuyuan, the plum blossoms in Nanjing, the cherry blossoms in Wuhan and many other flowers, such as the peach, apricot and pear blossoms across the country all take turns to hit the Chinese social media platforms, as tourists post their scenic pictures online. In many areas, local tourism agencies promote routes featuring the best regions for admiring flowers during this time of year. Take an outing, when every branch is in blossom. For the Chinese people, it is probably the most vibrant time of the year, and the best time for an outing. The desolate colours of winter are finally replaced by the green sprouts and the multicoloured flower buds. For instance, the Vernal Equinox Day is a public holiday in Japan, while in Iran, it is called “Nowruz”, which is also known as the Iranian New Year.Įxcept on the mountains and plateaus covered with everlasting snow, the breeze of spring warms almost every area of China. The day of Vernal Equinox, therefore, is not only a significant day in China, but also in many other countries around the world. After this day, the length of daytime will grow longer than night. But the Vernal Equinox has a comparatively more international recognition, as it also marks the point when daytime and night equally divides the whole day. It is the fourth of the 24 solar terms of Spring as well as of the Chinese lunar year. ![]() So the equinox is a good time to get your bearings right here on Earth - all part of the constant cycle of the seasons.The most vibrant days of Spring has come, as Friday 20th marks the Chunfen this year, or Vernal Equinox on the Chinese lunar calendar. As the Sun moves northward across the sky, its rising and setting points move northward, too. That’s not the case at other times of the year. One other item of note is that the Sun rises due east and sets due west on the equinox. ![]() It’ll also bring non-stop sunshine to the north pole - a “day” that will stretch almost six months from sunrise to sunset. That will bring longer, warmer days to the northern hemisphere, and shorter, cooler ones to the southern hemisphere. Over the next three months, though, as Earth continues in its orbit around the Sun, the north pole will gradually dip toward the Sun. Neither pole dips toward the Sun, so the entire planet will see roughly equal amounts of daylight and darkness. It’s governed by the steady progression of the Sun across the sky, which is the result of the changing angle between the Sun and Earth’s poles.Īt the start of spring - the vernal equinox - the Sun crosses the equator from south to north. The shift of the seasons is a long, slow process, not something that happens with the flip of a switch. That doesn’t mean the weather will change overnight. On the bright side, though, it’s almost over - spring arrives in the northern hemisphere today. If it’s been a nasty winter where you are, then you have our sympathy. ![]()
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