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September Equinox on Thursday 22 / Friday 23

Thursday, September 22, 2016

Equinox means "equal night," but day and night are not exactly 12 hours each on the equinoxes, only nearly. Full Story

01DEC

World AIDS Day

Thursday, December 1, 2016

The United Nations' (UN) World AIDS Day is held on December 1 each year to honor AIDS victims. It also focuses on issues surrounding HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). Full Story

Hungary Considers Time Zone Change

The Hungarian Parliament is considering adding 1 hour to the country's time zone, effectively keeping Daylight Saving Time (DST) all year. Full Story

A Really Super Supermoon

The Full Moon on Monday, November 14, 2016 is a Supermoon and will be at its closest to Earth in 68 years.

Check out our brand new climate pages for the hottest, coldest, wettest, or windiest months of the year.

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