A lunar month is the period of time from one new moon to the next — about 29.5 days — so the lunar calendar doesn't precisely align with the common one where most months span 30 or 31 days.

Unlike the Gregorian calendar, the lunar calendar starts with the first new moon usually at the end of January. This year's Lunar New Year starts on Sunday, January 22, and spans 15 days until the ...

The Lunar New Year is based on a different calendar than the Gregorian calendar, which many western countries, including the U.S., use. The calendar is based on the moon's 12 phases.

Every year, the Lunar New Year marks the transition from one animal to another. The Year of the Dragon, which began on Feb. 10, 2024, ended Tuesday to begin the Year of the Snake.

Worshippers go to pray at a temple on the first day of the Lunar New Year celebrations in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. Each year is named after one of the 12 signs of the Chinese ...

October 28 is a lunar eclipse and a full blood moon. Read on for horoscopes about how October 2023's eclipse in Taurus will impact your zodiac sign and its astrological meaning.

It's also celebrated in South Korea and Vietnam. It begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ends 15 days later on the first full moon.

Lunar Calendar: The Lunar New Year is based on the lunar calendar, which tracks the phases of the moon. A lunar month begins with the new moon and lasts until the next new moon, typically spanning ...

The Lunar New Year falls on January 22, with many Asian communities celebrating the advent of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunar calendar. Subscribe or Sign In to continue reading.

Marking the first new moon of the lunar calendar, it falls on January 29 in 2025, kicking off the 15-day Spring Festival. Celebrations vary depending on the country or region, but there are a few ...