fall and winter are shorter because we move faster through space during that time of year.Conversely, Earth travels more slowly when it is farthest from the Sun, resulting in a longer spring and summer. (The op
How Long Does Chinese New Year Last? In China, it is a more than two-week-long celebration, starting with New Year’s Eve, and ending with the Lantern Festival, known in China as 元宵节(yuánxiāo jié), on the 15th day of the year. Officially, it is a 7-day public holiday in Ch...
Historically, daylight saving time (DST) has begun in the summer months and ended right before winter, though the dates have changed over time as the U.S. government has passed new statutes, according tothe U.S. Naval Observatory(USNO). So when does the time change? Starting in 2007,DST...
When is the first day of winter? In 2025, the winter solstice date is Sunday, December 21. So, whatisthe winter solstice, andwhydoes it happen? Learn all about the shortest day of the year—and tell us what winter means to you!
And… because of Earth’s tilt,when it’s winter in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s summer in the Southern Hemisphere. When it’s fall here, it’s spring there. And so on. My family in the northern parts of the United States mark the first day of fall on the same day as I do —...
As soon as spring flowers start to bloom, I'm a happy bee, sticking my head into everything. Here's the best of flowers in Florence and when to find them!
Good news, summer in the UK is officially on the way as we’re heading out of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and into British Summer Time (BST). We’ve been on GMT since Sun 27th October 2024, when the clocks went back one hour, and on the last Sunday in March, the clocks will go ...
Fall officially begins on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 8:44 a.m. EDT with the arrival of the fall equinox. After a scorching summer for many areas, cooler temperatures are always a welcome relief. So, when will this fall deliver those chilly days? Is there snow in the forecast?
This year, Thanksgiving will be on Thursday, November 28th, 2024. Thanksgiving was officially set to the fourth Thursday in November 1939 by then-President Franklin D. Roosevelt. LOV.GOV describes the historical context of this Thanksgiving date: Today, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth...
Jump to the relevant month below if you live up north, or head to the southern grow calendar if you live in one of the southern states. Generally, the outdoor growing season does not officially begin until mid-May. However, there’s plenty to do before that time comes. In fact, taking...