Articles About History (43)
![Deer in a grassy field at dawn.](http://webcf.waybackmachine.org/web/20210513190850im_/https://c.tadst.com/gfx/150x84/hunters-moon.jpg?1)
The Hunter's Moon
October’s Full Moon is the Hunter’s Moon. It's also called Travel Moon, Dying Grass Moon, Blood Moon, or Sanguine Moon.
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UTC – The World's Time Standard
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the basis for civil time today. This 24-hour time standard is kept using highly precise atomic clocks combined with the Earth's rotation.
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History of DST
History of Daylight Savings Time (DST). Who invented it and in what year? What is the purpose of having a time change every year and when did Daylight Saving Time start?
![The Full Moon behind three horses.](http://webcf.waybackmachine.org/web/20210513190850im_/https://c.tadst.com/gfx/150x84/farmers-almanac-horses.jpg?1)
Full Moon Names
Full Moons had given names in many ancient cultures. The Full Moon names we use today often reflect nature like Harvest Moon.
![Tourists visiting the Papal Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican City Rome, Italy - November 2015. Tourists visiting the Papal Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican City Rome, Italy - November 14, 2015](http://webcf.waybackmachine.org/web/20210513190850im_/https://c.tadst.com/gfx/150x84/italy-rome-vatican-.jpg?1)
The Gregorian Calendar
The Gregorian calendar is the internationally accepted civil calendar that was first adopted in 1582.
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DST in the United States
Most of the United States use Daylight Saving Time. When did DST start in the US, and why do we still use it?
![Chinese lions dance to the firecrackers in Chinatown of Washington D.C. for the annual Chinese New Year celebration.](http://webcf.waybackmachine.org/web/20210513190850im_/https://c.tadst.com/gfx/150x84/chinese-calendar-new-year.jpg?1)
The Chinese Calendar
The Chinese calendar is one of the oldest calendars in modern society. It is a lunisolar calendar.
![Astronomical clock in Prague, the Czech Republic.](http://webcf.waybackmachine.org/web/20210513190850im_/https://c.tadst.com/gfx/150x84/clockprague.jpg?1)
When Did DST Start in Europe?
Daylight Saving Time (DST) was first adopted in Europe by Germany in 1916.
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The Roman Calendar
The Roman calendar is is the grandfather of our modern calendar.
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Why Do We Have Time Zones?
The expansion of transport and communication during the 19th century created a need for a unified time-keeping system, and time zones were introduced.
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November: Beaver Moon
The Full Moon in November is named after beavers. It is also called Frost Moon and Mourning Moon, depending on the winter solstice.
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When Did the 21st Century Start?
When did the 3rd millennium and 21st century begin: on New Year's Day 2000 or 2001? Do we count from year 1 or year 0 AD? What century are we in?
![White bust of the two-faced Roman god, Janus, in the Summer Garden in Saint - Petersburg, Russia, founded by Peter the Great.](http://webcf.waybackmachine.org/web/20210513190850im_/https://c.tadst.com/gfx/150x84/roman-god-janus.jpg?1)
The Month of January
January has 31 days, and is named after the two-faced Roman god Janus.
![A sundial with the Sun casting a shadow. A sundial with the Sun casting a shadow.](http://webcf.waybackmachine.org/web/20210513190850im_/https://c.tadst.com/gfx/150x84/sundial-local-mean-time.jpg?1)
What Is Local Mean Time?
Use a sundial to determine the time of day and you will probably be off by a few minutes. That's where LMT comes into play. How is it measured and what is it used for?
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What Are Leap Seconds?
Every now and then a leap second is added to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) in order to synchronize clocks worldwide with the Earth's ever-slowing rotation.
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The Month of February
February is the second month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It is the shortest month with only 28 days in common years and 29 days in leap years.
![Prime Meridian line at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London](http://webcf.waybackmachine.org/web/20210513190850im_/https://c.tadst.com/gfx/150x84/greenwich-meridian-02.jpg?1)
Is the Greenwich Meridian in the Wrong Place?
Why does a GPS device not show 0 degrees of longitude at the line marking the prime meridian in Greenwich, London, UK? Is it wrong—or just different?
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The Month of November
November is the 11th month of the year and has 30 days. It was originally the 9th month of the Roman calendar until 153 BCE.
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January: Wolf Moon
The January Full Moon is named after howling wolves. In some cultures, it was known as Old Moon, Ice Moon, Snow Moon, and the Moon after Yule.
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The Month of September
September is the ninth month of the year in and has 30 days. It was originally the seventh month of the Roman calendar until 153 BCE.
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The Month of August
August is the eighth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar and is named after Augustus Caesar.
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The Month of March
March is the third month of the year. It has 31 days and is named after Mars, the Roman god of war.
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The Month of December
December is the twelfth month of the year and has 31 days. It was originally the tenth month of the Roman calendar until 153 BCE.
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December: Cold Moon
The December Full Moon is called the Cold Moon, Long Nights Moon, the Moon before Yule, Oak Moon, and Wolf Moon.
![On a 5th wedding anniversary, tradition dictates a gift made from wood, like this gilded trinket box. Save Download Preview A handmade gilded trinket box with vase and flower on a shabby chic background.](http://webcf.waybackmachine.org/web/20210513190850im_/https://c.tadst.com/gfx/150x84/wooden-gilded-trinket-box.jpg?1)
Anniversary and Birthday Traditions Around the World
Anniversaries and birthdays are celebrated differnetly in different cultures around the world.
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August: Sturgeon Moon
The Full Moon in August is named after the lake sturgeon. Other names for this Full Moon include Grain Moon, Green Corn Moon, Fruit Moon, and Barley Moon.
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The Month of June
June is the sixth month of the year, has 30 days, and is named after the Roman goddess Juno.
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The Month of July
July is the seventh month of the year, has 31 days, and is named after Julius Caesar.
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December Solstice Customs
Learn more about the customs, traditions and events surrounding the December solstice.
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The Month of April
The month of April explained. How many days are in April? Why is April the 4th month? What meaning and symbolism does it have?
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The Month of May
May is the fifth month of the year, has 31 days, and is named after the Greek goddess Maia.
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March: Worm Moon
The Full Moon in March is the Worm Moon. It is also called Lenten Moon, Crow Moon, Crust Moon, Chaste Moon, Sugar Moon, and Sap Moon.
![A Full Moon shines over a field of corn ready to be harvested. Dark blue night sky in the background.](http://webcf.waybackmachine.org/web/20210513190850im_/https://c.tadst.com/gfx/150x84/full-moon-in-corn-field.jpg?1)
September: Harvest or Corn Moon
The September Full Moon is usually the Harvest Moon, but this depends on the equinox. It is also called Full Corn Moon or Barley Moon.
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February: Snow Moon
The February Full Moon is named after the snow on the ground. Some Native American tribes named this the Hunger Moon, others called it the Storm Moon.
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April: Pink Moon
Pink Moon comes from Pink Wild Ground Phlox which bloom in spring. Other names for this Full Moon are Sprouting Grass Moon, Fish Moon, Hare Moon, Egg Moon, and Paschal Moon.
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Did the Mayan Calendar Predict The End?
The Mayan calendar ended one of its great cycles in December 2012, which has fueled countless predictions about the end of the world on December 21, 2012 at 11:11(UTC).
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June Solstice Traditions
In many Northern Hemisphere cultures, the June solstice is associated with holidays, feasts and celebrations.
![Paddleboarders below the strawberry moon at Barceloneta beach, Barcelona, Spain.](http://webcf.waybackmachine.org/web/20210513190850im_/https://c.tadst.com/gfx/150x84/strawberry-full-moon.jpg?1)
June: Strawberry Moon
The wild strawberries that start to ripen gave name to the Full Moon in June. Other names are Rose Moon, Hot Moon, and Mead Moon.
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May: Flower Moon
The Full Moon in May is known as the Flower Moon. Other names include the Corn Planting Moon, and the Milk Moon, while some named it the Hare moon.
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July: Buck Moon
The Full Moon in July is the Buck Moon. Is is also called Thunder Moon, Hay Moon, and Wort Moon.
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September Equinox Customs
Folklore, customs, traditions and holidays surrounding the September equinox.
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March Equinox Customs
Learn more about the customs, traditions and events surrounding the March equinox.
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When Do Decades Start?
Did the year 2020 mark the beginning of a new decade, or did the twenties begin on January 1, 2021?