Holidays & Events

Event related posts regarding holidays, observances, forecasts, astronomical and other noteworthy events.

The First Day Of Winter 2024: Winter Solstice

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When is the Winter Solstice? The winter solstice, which marks the first day of winter 2024, occurs on Thursday, December 21, 2024 at 4:21 a.m. EST. (for the Northern Hemisphere). Learn what causes this change in seasons and winter solstice traditions from around the world. What Is Winter Solstice? Winter solstice is the astronomical moment

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What is UTC Time and GMT Time?

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You’ve heard of Daylight Saving Time, Standard Time, Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific Time, but have you heard of the term Greenwich Mean Time, sometimes referred to simply as GMT, or Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), and wondered what the heck it is? In essence, “mean time” is what you would read off of a clock.

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Fall Equinox – When Is the First Day of Fall?

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When Is The First Day of Fall in 2023? The first day of fall in 2023 arrives with the fall equinox on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 2:50 a.m. EDT. What Is The Fall Equinox? In mid-September each year, we greet the fall season with the arrival of the fall equinox (otherwise known as the

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