Coming up: third penumbral lunar eclipse of 2020

Visible from North America, South America, and Africa, this eclipse of the Buck Moon, like most penumbral lunar eclipses, will be very faint and can be easily missed. Will this eclipse take place where you are? Full Story

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Independence Day observed in the United States

Friday, July 3, 2020

Independence Day is annually celebrated on July 4 and is often known as "the Fourth of July". It is the anniversary of the publication of the declaration of independence from Great Britain in 1776. Patriotic displays and family events are organized throughout the United States. Full Story

05APR

Australia & New Zealand End DST on April 5, 2020

Sunday, April 5, 2020

Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Australia and New Zealand ends on Sunday, April 5, 2020. When is the time change? Full Story

Rare solstice “ring of fire” eclipse on Sunday!

Join us as we follow this eclipse LIVE through Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and China.

Northern summer begins this weekend!

The June solstice marks the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. South of the equator, it kicks off the winter season.