As we settle into Thursday evening, we are standing on the very threshold of a new season. Tonight is officially the final night of winter!
Welcoming the Equinox The Spring Equinox arrives tomorrow morning—Friday, March 20th, at 11:46 AM here in Atlantic Canada. This is that unique moment in the Earth’s journey where day and night are nearly equal in length. For those of us who have spent the last few months “wrestling the rig” through snowstorms or just keeping the driveway clear, that extra minute of daylight we’ve been gaining every day finally feels like it’s adding up to something real.
The “Old Moon in the New Moon’s Arms” If the clouds break tonight, I highly recommend stepping out onto the porch for a look at the sky. We have a New Moon tonight, which means the sky will be at its absolute darkest—perfect for stargazing.
If you look toward the western horizon just after sunset, you might see a razor-thin silver sliver of the moon. Astronomers often call this “The Old Moon in the New Moon’s Arms,” where you can faintly see the rest of the dark lunar circle thanks to sunlight reflecting off the Earth. It’s a peaceful, grounding sight to take in before the “busyness” of spring planting and yard work begins in earnest.
A Quiet Reset Tomorrow, the birds will be a little louder and the sap will be running a little faster. But tonight, let’s just enjoy the quiet transition. It’s the perfect evening to finish that book, tinker with a woodworking project, or just sit with a cup of tea and appreciate that we’ve made it through another Canadian winter.
Spring is officially at the door. Let’s let it in!
Warmly,
Bill & Marillyn
Founders of Canadian Senior Moment
**Bill Gould** spent 43 years as a long-haul truck driver before trading the steering wheel for a keyboard to help fellow Canadians navigate the road of retirement. A freelance writer, published author, and editor of over 50 books, Bill co-founded *Canadian Senior Moment* with his wife, Marilyn, to provide a trusted space for seniors to find clarity, safety, and connection in the digital age. When he isn’t troubleshooting “tech gremlins” or sharing childhood memories of the Prairies, he can be found in his woodshop or working on his latest novel.