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March 2023: When does spring begin in Mexico?


In the third month of the year, March, it is almost impossible not to bring to mind the characteristic season of this time: spring. But when does she arrive in Mexico?

Traditionally, it is believed that the arrival of spring is on March 21, but this is not the case every year. For this 2023, The spring equinox, which officially kicks off the season, arrives next Monday, March 20, at exactly 9:24 p.m..

The spring equinox marks the end of winter and this is how Three months of sunshine arrive with longer afternoons that will end on June 21, when summer enters.

Spring: What is an equinox?

According to Ciencia UNAM magazine, the word equinox means “equal-night”, which refers to the instant when the Earth around the Sun intersects the equator of the sky. Upon reaching that point in space, day and night are the same duration (12 hours) all over the planet, except for the polar regions.

Popular belief states that this balance between the hours of sunlight and darkness may be an ideal time for human beings to balance their passions and weaknesses, and thus manage to strengthen their mind and body.

According to the Government of Mexico, the flower is what is most related to the arrival of spring, and it is not surprising, since, Due to the characteristics of this warm season, the optimal and opportune environment is formed for the plants to flourish. and give us a wonderful colored landscape, typical of nature.

SPECIAL / Science UNAM

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