Easter is observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox. If it seems as if Easter is ...

Purim, also known as the “Feast of Lots,” celebrates the survival of the Jewish people in ancient Persia, as described in the Book of Esther. A central tradition of Purim is the eating of ...

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Archaeologists near Rome uncovered an ancient Jewish structure used for ritual washing. Photos show the unique find for Italy. Photo from Ostia Antica Archaeological Park On the outskirts of Rome ...

This joyous celebration commemorates how ancient Jews were spared from ... on the 14th day of that month. Because the Hebrew calendar is based on lunar months, that means the exact dates of ...

From fiery 'blood moons' to ancient legends, discover the surprising science and history behind lunar eclipses. On the night of March 13-14, a "blood moon" total lunar eclipse will be visible from ...

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Passover in the Jewish tradition also begins on a full moon, the 15th of Nisan, the first month of the Hebrew lunar calendar, which coincides with the Pink Moon on April 13, 2025. Orthodox Christians, ...

‘Google’s decision to remove Jewish references from its default calendar is tantamount to a gut punch for ... but it will serve as an effective and necessary tool to combat this most ancient hatred ...

Unlike a partial or total lunar eclipse, the moon won't darken or turn red; during a penumbral eclipse the moon only looks a little darker than normal. The full moon of March, called the Worm Moon ...

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The craft lands on the wrong side, compromising its ability to generate solar power, but manages to crank out pictures and science before falling silent when the long lunar night sets in. A privately ...