20JAN

Half Moon shining

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

At 21:01 UTC on January 20, exactly half of the visible side of the Moon will be illuminated. The First Quarter Moon is an instant in time, and it is one of the four primary phases of the Moon. Full Story

20JAN

Inauguration Day in the United States

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Inauguration Day occurs in the USA once every four years on January 20. It is held in the year after presidential elections have been held. Full Story

New Time Zone in South Sudan

South Sudan is about to turn its clocks back 1 hour to join a new time zone. Full Story

Dec 14: Total solar eclipse.

We're live-streaming the eclipse starting at 14:30 UTC on December 14. See the Moon completely cover the Sun from the comfort of your couch.

"Planetary kiss" on December solstice

Jupiter and Saturn will be so close to each other on December 21 that they will almost look like a single star or planet.