The arrival of the new station
In the spring of 2025 it is prepared to make its triumphant entry. Specifically, this astronomical event will take place at 10:02 am on Thursday, March 20, marking the start of 92 days and 18 hours full of life and color, until June 21, Summer Solstice Day.
A Heavenly Time: The Equinocio
The beginning of spring occurs when the Earth is in a specific position of its orbit, where the rays of the Sun cross the celestial equator. At this moment, the distribution of sunlight causes the duration of the day and night to be almost identical, with the Equilux occurring a few days earlier.
Solar and lunar eclipse: Astronomical events in Barcelona
One of the highlights of this season will be the partial solar eclipse, which can be observed in Barcelona on Saturday, March 29. At around noon, the Moon will hide a fraction of the Sun, with a coverage that will not exceed 15%. This phenomenon will be more intense in the western regions of the Iberian Peninsula.
Total Moon Eclipse: A fascinating prelude
Before the solar eclipse, on March 14, locals will enjoy a total moon eclipse, which will occur just before the dawn, when the moon will be almost completely covered by the shadow of the Earth.
Rain of Stars: A heavenly spectacle
Spring will also testify to the stars of the Lyrid and Aquarid stars. Lídids, who reach their maximum around St. George, and the aquarids, who will shine around May 6, promise to illuminate the nights of the spring sky.
The time change: more light in the afternoons
On Sunday, March 30, it will mark the time change that many expect with enthusiasm. At 2 pm they will become 3 hours, contributing an extra hour of sunlight in the afternoons, with the sun wakes later than 8 pm.
The future of time change
Although there have been discussions at European level about the elimination of time changes, there are still no firm decisions that affect this custom.
Climate expectations: a wet spring?
In terms of weather, models predict a quarter with temperatures above average, accompanied by an increase in rainfall. Both the Noaa and the European Center for Prediction in the medium term suggest that this spring could be wetter than usual, although these forecasts must be cautious.