05DEC

Why Is the December 5 Half Moon Special?

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

We often refer to a Quarter Moon as a Half Moon, and say it is 50% illuminated. But this is not completely true. The Third Quarter Moon on December 5 will be 50.137% lit up—the most illuminated Quarter Moon of the year. Full Story

06DEC

St Nicholas Day in the United States

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

St Nicholas' Day is an observance of European origin that is celebrated in some American communities on December 6. Full Story

Time Zone Clarity in Greenland

Most of Greenland did not put the clocks back by one hour on October 29, 2023, for Daylight Saving Time (DST). Full Story

Issue #128:

• DST ends in Europe in the early hours of Sunday, October 29
• In the US and Canada, DST ends one week later
• Plus, how to help your toddler through the time change