Meteor shower alert!

The Perseid meteor shower is peaking now. Use our Interactive Meteor Shower Sky Map to find the best date and time to see the fireballs from your location. Full Story

15AUG

Assumption of Mary in the United States

Saturday, August 15, 2020

Catholic churches in the United States celebrate the feast of the Assumption on August 15 each year to honor the belief that Jesus' mother was taken to heaven. 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.