15MAY

Lunar Eclipse Countdown: Tips for Watching

Sunday, May 15, 2022

Eclipse-watching advice for the May 15–16 total lunar eclipse across North and South America, plus parts of Europe and Africa. Full Story

05MAY

Cinco de Mayo in the United States

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Cinco de Mayo is annually observed on May 5. It celebrates the defeat of the French army during the Battle of Puebla (Batalla de Puebla) in Mexico on May 5, 1862. It is not to be confused with Mexico's Independence Day. Full Story

Iran Considers Abolishing DST

Iran is considering removing Daylight Saving Time (DST). Full Story

Two Weeks, Two Eclipses: Watch Them LIVE!

On April 30, there’s a partial solar eclipse. Two weeks later, on May 15-16, a total lunar eclipse turns the Moon a shade of red.

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