More than a thousand years ago, astronomers from the Maya civilization developed one of the most sophisticated time-keeping ...

The Maya Civilization, from Central America, was one of the most advanced ancient civilizations, known for its significant achievements in astronomy and mathematics. This includes accurate calendars ...

The myaamia traditional calendar, myaamia kiilhswaakani, observes the lunar cycle that follows the biological and seasonal cycles of any given year. These biological cycles are reflected in the month ...

On July 11, 1999, the Yucatan Peninsula was plunged into darkness as the moon passed momentarily between the sun and the ...

While the 2024 total solar eclipse has come and gone, NASA wants everyone to know there are plenty more eclipses on the horizon ahead of the next total solar eclipse in North America in August 2044.

Researchers decode the Dresden Codex eclipse table, revealing how Mayan daykeepers predicted solar eclipses before modern ...

From full moons to eclipses, there's a lot to add to your calendar if you're planning on doing some stargazing or sky-watching this year. This year's astronomical events will offer the chance to catch ...