Good news for those tired of winter: spring is starting early this year. In fact, the season is starting earlier than it has since 1896, albeit by only a few hours. While the Northern Hemisphere’s spring equinox— the point when the sun is directly over the equator— usually falls on March 20 or 21, you can credit the adjustment to 2024 being a leap year. Read more from CBS News, including why you can expect spring to come earlier and earlier every leap year until the next century.