04JUN

June 4: Venus at Farthest Distance from Sun in Sky

Sunday, June 4, 2023

Twice every 19 months, Venus reaches its farthest point from the Sun in the sky. But on June 4, its maximum distance will be slightly less than usual. Full Story

04JUN

Native American Day in the United States

Sunday, June 4, 2023

While the second Monday of October marks Columbus Day in many parts of the United States, some states instead observe Native American Day, a celebration of North America's Indigenous peoples and their cultures. Full Story

30MAR

DST Chaos in Lebanon—Government Backtracks

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Lebanon will start Daylight Saving Time (DST) on March 30, after all. The country has been operating with two local times since March 26. Full Story

In Issue #123:

We celebrate the 25th birthday of timeanddate.com. Plus: a Black Moon, and when does Mother's Day happen around the world?