'Spring Day' is traditionally celebrated on 1 September in South Africa. In an age of rapid climate change, this is now an anachronism. In Johannesburg at least, spring has already sprung.

20 September will see Mars puts on a double bill with the pulsating red giant star called Mira. The star, which is in the constellation Cetus, will be the brightest in its 330-day cycle on this day.

Equinoxes occur twice a year, in March and September, to mark the onset of spring and autumn. During an equinox, which in Latin translates to “equal night,” both day and night are equal.

Summer begins on 1 December, autumn on 1 March, winter on 1 June, and spring on 1 September. Many other countries, ... An overview of the day's top stories from SBS News. SBS News In Depth.

Okay, let us start by saying that while the vernal (spring) equinox will not occur until 11.03am on September 23 in the southern hemisphere this year, September 1 is officially considered the first ...