WFXR Weather Trivia: Spring equinox on March 21

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Are you a weather fan or a meteorological expert? See if you can correctly guess this WFXR Weather Trivia question!

When is the next time the spring equinox will fall on March 21 across the mainland United States?

In the Northern Hemisphere, the spring equinox—also known as the March equinox or vernal equinox—can fall on March 19, 20, or 21. The date and time of the spring equinox are determined by the Earth’s tilt and its position to the sun.

The next time the spring equinox will happen on March 21 across the mainland United States will be in 2101. Ultimately, the United States mainland won’t have a spring equinox on March 21 in the 21st century.

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