Learn all about Saint Patrick, why shamrocks are associated with this holiday, and other fun ways to celebrate!

Easter 2025 is on Sunday, April 20. Easter Sunday is, of course, always on a Sunday, but the exact date varies each year depending on the Moon’s position in early spring. How Is The Date of Easter Determined? According to a 4th Century ruling, Easter Sunday is the first Sunday after the first full Moon

“Manhattanhenge” (Manhattan henge), popularized by renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson of the American Museum of Natural History, refers to times when the Sun aligns with the streets in New York City (east-west) and becomes framed by skyscrapers as it sets. The term is a nod to Stonehenge, a prehistoric observatory in Wiltshire, England, which aligns with

Wondering when we're at the halfway point of winter, on our way to spring? Many think it's Groundhog Day. We explain.

The midpoint of summer officially occurs on August 7, 2025 (halfway between summer solstice and fall equinox). Depending on how your summer is going, may be either good news or bad news. But one thing is constant for nearly everyone in the Northern Hemisphere: the nights get longer and longer. Summer is when the Sun

Groundhog Day is celebrated every year on February 2. What does a groundhog have to do with weather? We explain.

Lunar New Year 2025 (also known as Chinese New Year) begins on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Snake. Here’s what this means, how to increase your luck according to ancient superstitions, and how to say “Happy Chinese New Year” in Chinese. Jump to pronunciation. What

We greet the first day of the new season with the spring equinox, but what is it, exactly? And why does the first day of spring change? We explain.

Why are some years leap years while others are not? And when is the next leap year? We explain.

These festive holiday chili pepper plants were once more popular than poinsettias. Learn more!