Earth reaches perihelion on January 2, 2024, and aphelion on July 5, 2024. Find out what these celestial terms mean and why they matter! What Are Aphelion and Perihelion?The terms perihelion and aphelion describe different points in our planet’s orbit of the Sun. This can also apply to other planets, comets, or bodies. The wordsContinue reading “What Are Perihelion and Aphelion?”
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January Birthstone: The Garnet
The January birthstone, garnet, is surrounded by folklore and was known for its healing properties. This beautiful gem’s name references the bright-red pomegranate fruit, although it actually comes in a diverse range of colors. Learn all about the garnet’s history, meaning and symbolism! Garnet’s Diverse ColorsWhile best known for its deep red hue (given itsContinue reading “January Birthstone: The Garnet”
6 Surviving Monuments From the Movement That Tried to Ban Booze
Every January, after perhaps one too many glasses of eggnog, roughly one in seven Americans swears off the hard stuff for a month. Nowadays, giving your liver a break (or not) is no big deal, but the temperance movement in the 19th and early 20th centuries was the cause of riots and social upheaval. AmericanContinue reading “6 Surviving Monuments From the Movement That Tried to Ban Booze”
Watch for January’s Full Wolf Moon!
The full Wolf Moon rises on Monday, January 17, 2022. Learn more about when, where, and how to see the January full Moon! When to See January’s Full Moon January’s full Wolf Moon reaches peak illumination on Monday, January 17, at 6:51 P.M. EST. Look for the Moon to rise from the northeastern horizon aroundContinue reading “Watch for January’s Full Wolf Moon!”
The First 12 Days of January – Weather Folklore
A new year is always ripe with possibilities. Though we have our own Almanac weather forecasts, we also enjoy the tradition of looking to weather folklore. Enjoy this New Year’s lore and see if it rings true! Up to 30% off Nuun Hydration and Powders New Year’s Weather Folklore In particular, weather folklore often looksContinue reading “The First 12 Days of January – Weather Folklore”
EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT JANUARY – HOLIDAYS, FUN FACTS, FOLKLORE
What’s happening in January 2021? Start the new year reading about this month’s holidays, some fun traditions, stargazing events, cozy recipes, and more! THE MONTH OF JANUARY January was named for the Roman god Janus, known as the protector of gates and doorways who symbolize beginnings and endings. Janus is depicted with two faces, oneContinue reading “EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT JANUARY – HOLIDAYS, FUN FACTS, FOLKLORE”
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