01FEB

Can You Find the Faint Green Comet?

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will make its closest approach to Earth on February 1. It might be possible to spot it with the naked eye around that date. Full Story

01FEB

National Freedom Day in the United States

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

National Freedom Day is an observance in the United States that honors the signing of a resolution that proposed the 13th amendment of the nation's constitution on February 1, 1865. Abraham Lincoln, who was the president at the time, signed the resolution to outlaw slavery. Full Story

30NOV

Time Zone Confusion in Mexico

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

On October 30, Mexico permanently removed Daylight Saving Time (DST), causing severe time zone issues in the border municipalities of Chihuahua. Full Story

In this issue:

• The year’s shortest day is getting longer.
• Seven unique and unusual Christmas traditions around the world.
• Count down to 2023 with some cool trivia.

Read issue #119