The Snow Moon rose on Feb. 12, 2025, marking the end of Chinese New Year and setting up both the beginning of Ramadan and a ...

Our ultimate guide to observing the moon will help you plan your next skywatching venture whether it be exploring the lunar seas, mountainous terrain, or the many craters that blanket the landscape.

Lunar New Year celebrations begin Wednesday. Here's everything to know about the 2025 Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake.

Lunar New Year starts this week, marking an important holiday in China and other Asian communities. Lunar New Year ...

Many Western countries — including the U.S. — use the Gregorian calendar, which is based on a system of 365 days (plus a leap day every four years). Lunar New Year is based the moon's 12 phases.

One well-known ancient legend speaks of Nian, a hideous monster that feasted on human flesh on New Year’s Day. Because the beast feared the color red, loud noises and fire, people put up red paper ...

When is Lunar New Year in 2025? And why do people wear red as part of the celebrations? Answers to these questions and more ...

How long are Lunar New Year festivities? What is the Chinese Zodiac? Here's what to know as the Year of the Snake ...

and many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders do not observe the Chinese zodiac, said the art museum. Lunar New Year begins on the lunar calendar's first new moon and continues through the first ...

Every year, when the first new moon in the lunar calendar rises, millions of families across East and Southeast Asia gather ...

Celebrations last up to 15 days, but the first seven days — through Feb. 4 — are considered public holidays in many Asian countries. The lunar calendar is based on moon cycles, so the dates of ...

China drawn to the White Snake Temple dragon puppets and drum displays ...