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As you know, climatologists start the spring season on March 1, but the astronomical spring (also known as vernal equinox) is associated with the relative locations of the Earth and sun and occurs later. The actual time of the start of astronomical spring this year occurs at 11:06 PM EDT. You can read more at EarthSky here.

Source: EarthSky