Understanding the Division of Seasons on Earth
Many people believe that the hot summer is due to the Earth "getting closer" to the Sun, while the cold winter is because the Earth is "moving away" from the ...
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Why is there no 30th of Tet during 8 consecutive years starting from 2025?
After 2024, we will experience 8 Lunar New Years without a 30th day of the last month. The New Year's Eve moment will occur on the night of the 29th ...
Why Are There Two Lunar Februarys in 2023?
The Lunar Year of the Water Cat (2023) is a leap year with two months of February—what's the reason behind it?Although the Gregorian calendar is widely used, the influence of ...
The world’s oldest calendar found, marking the catastrophic collision of a comet
A recent study suggests that carvings on a large stone pillar in Turkey, dating back nearly 13,000 years, may represent the world's oldest solar and lunar calendar. This calendar could ...
The Origins and Humanistic Significance of the Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year, known as Tết Nguyên Đán, is the largest festival among Vietnam's traditional celebrations. It marks the transition from the old year to the new year, as ...
The Truth About Using the Jewish Calendar to View the Vietnamese Lunar Calendar on iPhone
In recent days, social media has been "buzzing" with posts sharing how to view the lunar calendar on an iPhone without needing to install any third-party software.These posts guide users ...
How do the lunar calendar and the solar calendar differ?
As everyone knows, the lunar calendar is an important part of the traditional culture of East Asian countries. In Vietnam, we use both the lunar and solar calendars concurrently. So ...
Why February Has the Fewest Days in the Year with Only 28 Days: A Truly Surprising Reason!
In the simplest and most understandable terms, the reason February has 28 days does not rely on any scientific basis but rather on the "superstitions" of the Romans.Today, almost all ...
