Discovering the Spring Triangle: A Guide for the Vernal Equinox

March 20th marks the vernal equinox, or vernal equinox, in the Northern Hemisphere, and the autumnal equinox in the Southern Hemisphere. On this day, most parts of the world will have about 12 hours of sunlight. While the days are getting shorter in the Southern Hemisphere, many people in the Northern Hemisphere are looking forward to the first signs of spring.

But no matter where you are, it’s the perfect time to spot the star pattern known as the Spring Triangle. No matter where you live, even in an area with light pollution, it’s worth looking for. That’s because of three reasons.