The First Day of Spring

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Every year, there is a special day called the first day of spring. Scientists call it the spring equinox. On this day, daytime and nighttime are almost the same length all over the world. After the equinox, our days in Montana keep getting longer, so we have more time with sunshine to play, explore, and learn outside.

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Updated: March 9, 2026

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