The dark skies during a new moon provide ideal conditions for spotting skywatching targets that would otherwise be outshined by moonlight. The next new moon will occur on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7:45 ...

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The moon is an integral part of the sky above us. Over time, each month’s full moon has acquired a unique name of its own: ...

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Teamsters working for wholesale giant Costco voted to authorize a strike ahead of a Jan. 31 contract expiration, the labor group said in a statement. The contract covers more than 18,000 Costco ...

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Everyone from Mike Johnson to members of Joe Biden's own staff are commenting on the 82-year-old president's noticeable decline in the last days of his presidency. Biden, the oldest president in ...

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They offer prayers, sweets (especially modaks, Lord Ganesha's favorite), flowers, and incense. The fast is broken only after sighting the moon, believed to influence lives and fulfill wishes. Some ...

Sakat Chauth is observed on the 4th day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the month of Magha according to the Hindu lunar calendar. Rooted in ancient Hindu mythology, the festival is dedicated ...