This year, for the majority of Christians, Sunday 5 April will be Easter Sunday, which is one of the most of the most important dates in the Christian calendar. The Pope giving his traditional Easter message. In addition Easter is also widely marked by non Christians. In many countries chocolate Easter Eggs and Easter Bunnies are bought… Continue reading Easter Sunday 5-th April
Category: Time
12 Feb a special day
February 12, known as Darwin Day, is significant for both Charles Darwin's and Abraham Lincoln's birthdays, but it also marks an important astronomical event. On this day in 2026, the solar time is 14 minutes behind clock time, the greatest value of the year, with solar noon occurring shortly after 12:14 PM in London.
Understanding Christmas Dates: Gregorian vs. Julian Calendar
The celebration of Christmas varies, with most Christians observing it on December 25, while Orthodox Christians celebrate on January 7 due to differences from the Julian to Gregorian calendars. These calendar changes, initiated by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582, addressed drift issues in previous systems, affecting seasonal alignment and date consistency in Christian practices.
The Shortest Day
Updated and revised 11 December 2025 As I write this post, it's completely dark outside and it's only 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Today is 4 December, and most people I come across think that it will continue to get dark earlier and earlier in the afternoons until 21 December, the shortest day of the year… Continue reading The Shortest Day
Explaining Science 