Spring Trivia Questions

The vernal equinox (around March 20) marks astronomical spring. The Sun is directly over the equator, giving roughly 12 hours of day and 12 hours of night everywhere on Earth.

Groundhog Day is a folk tradition with roots in Candlemas, but studies show Punxsutawney Phil's accuracy is around 39%. Spring's arrival is determined by astronomy and climate patterns.

Most spring allergies come from wind-pollinated trees (oak, birch) and grasses, not showy flowers. Flowers like roses have heavy, sticky pollen that rarely becomes airborne.

This is a persistent myth. While the vernal equinox may make it slightly easier due to Earth's axial tilt, you can actually balance an egg on its end any day of the year with enough patience.

Pollen from some trees, like ragweed or pine, can be carried hundreds of miles by wind. The 'sneeze' is a poetic term for explosive pollen release, but it's real and allergenic.

Spring's clash of warm, moist Gulf air with cold polar air creates ideal conditions for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, especially in Tornado Alley. Peak months are April through June.

Farmers actually opposed Daylight Saving Time. It was first proposed by Benjamin Franklin as a joke, then adopted during WWI to save fuel. Farmers rely on morning light for livestock and crops.

Due to calendar quirks, the March equinox last occurred on March 22 in 1971 and won't again until 2102. It usually falls on March 20 or 19 in the 21st century.