Month
Rare blue supermoon dazzles stargazers
Astronomy enthusiasts were in for a treat on Aug. 30 night: a rare "super blue Moon" that won't be seen again for more than a decade.
Supermoons occur when the Moon passes through its perigee, or the point that takes it closest to Earth during its elliptical orbit. This makes it look about 14 percent bigger compared to when it is at its furthest point, and a touch brighter.
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Olympiakos to face winner of Mura vs. Ludogorets in 3rd rnd CL qualifier
The matches will take place on 3-4 August and 10-11 of the same month
In These Countries Next Year is NOT 2018
Which year will come in less than a month? This question is not as easy as it sounds.
Most countries in the world use the Gregorian calendar, according to which 2018 will come. Some countries, however, follow another kind of chronology.
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Seven Sacred Species
At sundown yesterday it was once again the start of the New Year. The sun dawn marked the beginning of the one-day festival of Tu BiShvat, otherwise known as the New Year of Trees, one of the four Jewish celebrations that are considered as the New Year. Four New Years in a single year, now that really sounds confusing!
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