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Gus Atkinson faces in an almost impossible task in 2025: topping his incredible 2024. In his first six months as a Test ...
These graphics explain why Easter Sunday changes each year based on ancient interpretations of the solar and lunar cycles.
Julius Caesar was believed to have messed up the months in a year, but was trying to fix the solar calendar, resulting in one ...
The next full moon is at 12:56 pm EST on Monday, May 12 and is known as the Flower Moon. Here is a look at all the full moons during 2025, interesting facts, as well as when to see them.
Each Islamic month lasts either 29 or 30 days, depending on the moon’s visibility. Consequently, a lunar year is ...
This edition of recent Bates alumni mentions in the news media includes revisiting the legacy of a rebellious Episcopalian, shortlist honors for Elizabeth Strout’s newest novel, and an alumnus who ...
Year-round schools have long been thought to potentially improve academics by reducing the length of summer break. Research nationally has been spotty on how effective that calendar type is toward ...