Spring Vernal Equinox Brings Warm Weather to Midwest

The Vernal equinox marks the first day of spring. Mathematically speaking, another way to think about the Vernal equinox is that the tilt of the Earth's axis is neither inclined away or towards the sun. The tangent line to the equator would be perpendicular to a line connecting the center of the Earth to the center of the sun.

Life in the Midwestern United States has been quite splendid this year weather-wise as the Vernal equinox approached. Temperatures in Southern Michigan, for example, reached the mid-60s and the sun shone for several days. Robins flocked to the area - a true sign of spring's return. Children played outside in their shorts, riding their bikes around the neighborhood or throwing a football in their front yards.

Parent teacher conferences at local schools were scheduled during this time as well. Turnouts were low due to parents and kids remaining home or outside to enjoy the warm air of approaching spring.

After surviving the dark cold of winter, the Vernal equinox truly marks a change in spirit in the Midwest this year. Overall, attitudes seem to be slightly more optimistic and appreciation for the sunshine floats on many peoples' lips.

More detailed information about the sun and equinox patterns is available at Wikipedia.

Have you witnessed a marked change this year as the Vernal equinox approached? What are your impressions? Please comment below!

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