March (Month)

March experiences rapidly increasing daylight hours in the Northern Hemisphere.

March contains the last full moon of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

March sees the sun crossing the celestial equator, moving northward.

March typically has either four or five new moon phases throughout its 31 days.

March marks the autumnal equinox in the Southern Hemisphere.

March contains the constellation Leo becoming prominent in the night sky.

March sees the Big Dipper reaching its highest point in the northern night sky.

March experiences the fastest rate of daylight increase of any month in the Northern Hemisphere.

March contains the astronomical beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

March sees Venus often visible as either a morning or evening star.

Traditions & Symbols

March’s birthstone is the aquamarine, symbolizing courage and calmness.

March’s birth flowers are the daffodil and jonquil, representing rebirth and new beginnings.

March’s traditional colors include green and white, symbolizing spring’s arrival.

March has the shamrock as one of its most recognized symbols, especially around St. Patrick’s Day.

March traditionally features the wearing of green clothing in many Western cultures.

March includes the tradition of flying kites in many cultures to celebrate spring’s arrival.

March sees the traditional wearing of red and white bracelets in some Eastern European countries.

March brings the tradition of spring cleaning in many cultures worldwide.

March features the rabbit as a traditional symbol of fertility and spring.

March sees the traditional planting of trees in many cultures to welcome spring.

March brings the tradition of eating hot cross buns in many Christian communities.

March features the lion and lamb as traditional weather symbols.

March includes the tradition of making wish bracelets for spring.

Global Perspectives

March marks the beginning of autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.

March brings the grape harvest season in parts of South America.

March sees the start of the dry season in many tropical regions.

March marks the beginning of whale watching season in various coastal regions.

March brings the famous cherry blossom festivals across Japan.

March sees the celebration of Independence Day in many nations, including Ghana and Tunisia.

March marks the beginning of the monsoon season in some tropical areas.

March brings important agricultural festivals in many Asian countries.

March sees the celebration of Carnival in many Catholic countries.

Weather & Climate

March sees the beginning of severe weather season in parts of North America.

March experiences the strongest winds of any month in many locations.

March brings increasing humidity levels in many areas.

Historical Events

March saw the first telephone call by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876.

March witnessed the founding of the Girl Scouts in 1912.

March marked the discovery of Uranus by William Herschel in 1781.

March marked the opening of the Eiffel Tower in 1889.

March saw the first radio broadcast across the Atlantic Ocean in 1925.

March marked the first successful submarine voyage in 1898.

Fun and Unique Facts

March is the only month whose name is also a command (march!).

March is the time when ancient Romans would celebrate the new year.

March was named Martius in Latin, after Mars, the Roman god of war.

March begins on the same day of the week as November every year (non-leap year).

March is the most common month for basketball tournaments.

March is one of seven months with 31 days in the modern calendar.