First day of spring 2019: When the spring equinox arrives, other facts and myths about start of spring (3/20/2019)
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The first day of spring is arriving on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, along with a full supermoon. Here are some facts and myths about the spring equinox, what time it starts, and rituals people follow to celebrate the beginning of spring.
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