Aries Dates: When Aries Season Starts and Ends
Aries season normally runs from Mar 21 to Apr 19, though exact start and end dates shift slightly each year as the Sun’s ingress time varies.
Exact Aries Dates by Year
Computed from NASA JPL ephemeris data (astronomy-engine). All times UTC.
| Year | Sun enters Aries | Sun leaves Aries |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mar 20, 03:06 AM UTC | Apr 19, 02:00 PM UTC |
| 2025 | Mar 20, 09:01 AM UTC | Apr 19, 07:56 PM UTC |
| 2026 | Mar 20, 02:45 PM UTC | Apr 20, 01:38 AM UTC |
| 2027 | Mar 20, 08:24 PM UTC | Apr 20, 07:17 AM UTC |
| 2028 | Mar 20, 02:16 AM UTC | Apr 19, 01:09 PM UTC |
| 2029 | Mar 20, 08:02 AM UTC | Apr 19, 06:55 PM UTC |
| 2030 | Mar 20, 01:51 PM UTC | Apr 20, 12:43 AM UTC |
Aries Cusp Dates
Aries birthdays near these windows may share traits with the neighboring sign:
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FAQ
When does Aries season start?
Aries season usually starts on Mar 21, though the exact date can shift by a day from year to year. The Sun enters Aries at its precise ingress moment, which varies with Earth's orbit.
When does Aries season end?
Aries season typically ends on Apr 19. The Sun then moves into the next zodiac sign. Birthdays near Apr 19 may fall in the cusp window depending on the year.
What makes someone a Aries?
You are a Aries if the Sun was in Aries (Fire element, Cardinal modality) at your birth — typically Mar 21 to Apr 19. Exact sign depends on your birth year and time for cusp birthdays.
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