March 20 is the vernal equinox, the first day of spring, when the sun crosses over the equator and heads north due to the Earth’s tilt. Day and night are roughly equal on this day.
It’s the time of year in Alaska when the days get noticeably longer every day and Alaskans welcome the sun back (along with mosquitoes, summer chores, and sometimes sun-induced insomnia).
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Suzanne Downing founded Must Read Alaska and served as its editor for many years. Her prolific writing spans nearly every topic meaningful to Alaskans. Before founding Must Read Alaska, she served as editor of the Juneau Empire and as a speechwriter for Governor Sean Parnell.
