Are There Ever Any Blue Moons?
Have you ever heard the expression “once in a blue moon?” People have used “once in a blue moon” as a common expression for…
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How Did October Get Its Name?
The months’ names reflect a mix of gods and goddesses, rulers, and numbers. This month, we focus on the month of October. In the ancient…
What Is a Calendar Used For?
Calendar is a system used for calculating time. Calendars usually divide year into months and days. A year is the time it takes for the Ear
Are Days and Nights Getting Longer?
Are Days and Nights Getting Longer? The summer solstice that falls this year on June 21 marks the longest day of the year in the Northern He
Why This New Year’s Eve Did Have an Additional Second?
Why This New Year’s Eve Did Have an Additional Second? On December 31, 2016, the international time keeping community tacked an additional