Shooting star alert!

The Orionids meteor shower peaks on the night of October 20-21. You can see up to 20 meteors an hour as long as the weather cooperates.Use our Interactive Meteor Shower Sky Map to find the best time to see nature's fireworks from your location Full Story

21OCT

Count your Buttons Day (Fun Holiday)

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

October 21 is Count Your Buttons Day. As far as made-up holidays go, this one is a head scratcher. Full Story

25OCT

Europe Ends DST 2020

Sunday, October 25, 2020

Clocks are turned back 1 hour as Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends in Europe on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at 01:00 UTC. Full Story

Sept 22: Northern fall begins

The September equinox marks the start of fall/ autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. South of the equator, it kicks off spring.

Aussies and Kiwis start DST soon

New Zealanders spring forward one hour on Sep 27, Australians follow a week later on October 4.