What To Know About Holi, The Festival Of Colors
... and a plethora of whitewashed imitations. Here are some facts behind the ancient festival. When is Holi. Holi takes place on the last full moon of the Hindu lunar month Phalguna. This means it can fall anywhere between late February and late March on the Gregorian calendar — this year it's March 13 and 14 — and coincides with Indian winter's transitions into pre-monsoon or summer season. Spring isn't one of the four seasonal designations of the Indian Meteorological Department but Holi celebrates many of its traditional associations: youth, fertility, playfulness and vigor. It’s not clear exactly when Holi celebrations first began but they're reportedly referenced in the Puranas, or ancient Indian texts, in 4 th century poetry, and in the 7 th century play Ratnaval. Why is it celebrated. Appropriately for a festival of many colors, Holi has no singular significance. Instead it's tied to an array of stories from Indian mythology. One of the most popular ...
When To See The 'full Worm Moon
... along with the name of your city, or check out this handy moonrise calculator. The full moon of March is known as the Worm Moon because it happens when temperatures rise and the earthworms start to reappear, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. It was also called the Sap Moon, as it's when the maple trees could be tapped to make syrup again after a long winter of frozen sap. Celtic people called the March full moon the "moon of winds." And, according to "A Dictionary of the Choctaw Language" (published in 1915), the Choctaw people called it the "big famine" – perhaps because it was the season when winter food stores would start to run low. [ From Lunar Wolves to Worms, These Are the Full Moon Names of 2017 ]. See the moon phases, and the difference between a waxing and waning crescent or gibbous moon, in this __link__ infographic about the lunar cycle each month. See the ...
Space Ravioli! Odd Shape Of Saturn's 'flying Saucer' Moon Pan Revealed
... This raw, unprocessed image of Saturn's moon Pan was taken by NASA's Cassini spacecraft on March 7, 2017. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute. Saturn's moon Pan bears a striking resemblance to a dumpling, new photos by NASA's Cassini spacecraft reveal. Cassini captured the images on March 7, during a flyby that brought the probe within 15,268 miles (24,572 kilometers) of the 22-mile-wide (35 km) Pan. "These images are the closest images ever taken of Pan and will help to characterize its shape and geology," NASA officials wrote in a brief description of the photos, which were released Thursday (March 9). [ In Photos: Amazing Color Maps of Saturn's Moons ]. Another raw, unprocessed image of Saturn's moon Pan taken on March 7, 2017 by NASA's Cassini spacecraft. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute. Pan isn't the only one of Saturn's more than 60 known moons with an odd appearance. For example, like Pan, the 910-mile-wide (1,470 km) Iapetus has ...
Here's Your March Horoscope, According To Your Zodiac Sign
... your emotional intellect this month, as Saturn is in your house of income, making finances a challenge that can only be met by working harder than you already are. Take deep breaths, Sagittarius, and keep your eye on the big picture. Your love life is going to be complicated as well, although when Saturn is in the picture, the challenges you meet are ended with a huge payoff. Stay positive. The spotlight for Capricorns will be on family issues this month. The planet Jupiter is slowing your career life right now, and you would be better served by focusing more on building a peaceful home environment. However, it’s important to make independent decisions and take independent actions in March, as the months following will require you to be increasingly in service to — and at the mercy of — others. Just make sure you check with your seniors at the office, ...
Minnesota Starwatch
... then, Venus leaves Mercury to shine by itself low in the west. If you have trouble finding it, Mercury will be to the lower right of a crescent moon on March 29—on that date, try looking about 40 minutes after sunset. Mercury is coming out from behind the sun, chasing Venus. Soon both planets will swoop between Earth and the sun: Venus on March 25, Mercury on April 20. Jupiter, a yellowish beacon, rises in the east during the evening hours. By month's end it'll clear the horizon less than an hour after sunset. The giant planet also dominates the predawn sky, shining below Arcturus, the bright anchor of Bootes, the herdsman. Meanwhile, in the south, Saturn hovers over the Teapot of Sagittarius, just to the left of the red star Antares, the heart of Scorpius. The knot of bright winter constellations is making its way westward across the evening sky. Sirius, the ...
Daily Horoscope For Saturday, March 11, 2017
... not – it’s a temporary dark out on your horizon. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Do not let some kind of confusion create a problem with a friend today. This is possible. Likewise, some kind of confusion or disappointment might occur with a romantic partner or even with one of your kids. Treat this lightly. It’s temporary. After tomorrow’s Full Moon is over, these problems will disappear. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You are high viz. today. People notice you whether you want them to notice you or not. The problem is that there is a strong likelihood of a misunderstanding, which could create a disappointment with you or with somebody else. Be aware of this. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Discussions about politics, religion and racial issues will be subject to confusion today and even lies or deceit. Don’t take anything too seriously. If you think something fishy is going on – it is. Use your common sense. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). This is a poor day to make important decisions about finances, especially to do with shared property, inheritances and insurance issues. You might not have all the ...
Major Storm Hitting The Shore Next Week? What We Know So Far
... Washington Street after a power outage. Snow falls throughout the area as cold air moves in from the north. Toms River, NJ Friday, March 10, 2017. @dhoodhood. Doug Hood. Buy Photo. Snow covers trees surrounding a lake at Shark River Park. Snow falls throughout the area as cold air moves in from the north. Wall, NJ Friday, March 10, 2017. @dhoodhood. Doug Hood. Buy Photo. Snow falls throughout the area as cold air moves in from the north. Toms River, NJ Friday, March 10, 2017. @dhoodhood. Doug Hood. Buy Photo. Flowers recently tempted out of the ground from warm temperatures are now covered with snow. Snow falls throughout the area as cold air moves in from the north. Toms River, NJ Friday, March 10, 2017. @dhoodhood. Doug Hood. Buy Photo. Snow falls throughout the area as cold air moves in from the north. Toms River, NJ Friday, March 10, 2017. @dhoodhood. Doug Hood. Buy Photo. A workman shields himself from the snow at the Burnt Tavern Road / Garden State Parkway construction site in Brick, Friday, March 10, 2017. THOMAS P. COSTELLO. Buy Photo. A workman shields himself from the snow at the Burnt Tavern Road / Garden ...
Night Sky For March 2017
... four main satellites are readily visible in a small telescope or binoculars. Saturn can be found low in the eastern sky around midnight. The planet has a distinctive yellowish colour. The Moon is about 4 degrees to the north of Saturn on March 20 th. Stars, constellations. Orion has now moved into the western sky. Other than Eridanus and Cetus, that area appears relatively empty of stars. The north-western sky is somewhat richer. Close to setting are the Pleiades. Slightly above them can be found the V-shaped constellation of Taurus. Almost directly north is Gemini, with its two bright stars, Castor and Pollux. Further east is Leo, with its main star, Regulus. Overhead are a number of the summer constellations, including Canis Major, Puppis and Carina. Two brilliant stars stand out - Sirius and Canopus. The southern quadrant contains the Southern Cross, the Pointers, both Magellanic Clouds, and, towards the south- west, the ...
False Dawn' And 8 More Can’t-miss Sky Events In March
... Northern Hemisphere can catch the best views of the elusive glow known as zodiacal lights. Also sometimes called a false dawn, this ethereal light show is caused by sunlight reflecting off countless dust particles scattered between the planets along the plane of the solar system. Far away from city lights, look for a pyramid-shaped glow—fainter than the Milky Way—rising above the western horizon about an hour after sunset. Moon Joins Jupiter—March 15. View Images. The moon will make a celestrial triangle with the planet Jupiter and the star Spica on March 15. SKYCHART BY A. FAZEKAS, SKYSAFARI. Early risers looking toward the southwest sky will get to see the waning gibbous moon positioned next to the king of all planets, Jupiter. Joining them is blue-white Spica, the brightest star in the constellation Virgo, the maiden. Equinox Arrives—March 20. The March equinox happens on this day at ...
Your Horoscope For March Is Here, And We've Got A Mantra For Every Sign
... who swam to the flow of their own stream. Courtesy of Patrick Keohane @rstheory. MANTRA: “I am making space for what’s new and next.”. IN THE STARS: One word for you Aries: CLOSURE. The month begins with you doing some major life laundry and closing the door on any situations (or someone’s!) you just aren’t vibing with any more. Be sure to communicate extra clearly though, so as not to burn any bridges. It’s not them, it’s you! With the psychological decks cleared, you’re all set for a new lease of life at school at the March 12 Virgo Full Moon. Even better, the projects you find yourself drawn to now have the potential to really be of service in the world. You could even find you’re the subject of some very flattering gossip later in the month. People are talking about you — in a good way! Just in time for your personal new year, when the Sun moves into Aries on March 20, and puts the spotlight firmly on you. IN YOUR LIFE: Get ready for the spotlight. Take time for yourself to be quiet, regather, nurture, and chill out. Do what feels good and nurturing to you. Maybe it’s lotsa salt baths, a walk on the beach, a pottery class.do something to cool down ...
When Is The Spring Equinox 2017? Vernal Equinox Is Still Weeks Away
... and solstices. Here is everything you need to know. When is the Spring equinox. (Picture: Met Office). The Spring equinox – or vernal equinox – is on 20 March 2017. Astronomical seasons begin on a different dates each year and totally vary in length, depending on the Earth’s 23.5 degree tilt on its rotational axis as well as its orbit around the Sun. Spring and Autumn equinoxes (equal day and night) and the Summer (longest day) and Winter (longest night) solstices mark the start of the astronomical seasons each year. The word ‘equinox’ itselfactually mean ‘equal’ (equi) and ‘night’ (nox). The dates of these change each year as they are dependent on the Earth’s position. The Earth is closest to the Sun, known as perihelion, in early January and furthest away, aphelion, in early July. When is the start of meteorological spring then. Hot air ballooning in spring (Picture: Flickr). The meteorological ...
8 Things To Know About The Full Worm Moon
... And while that may be less romantic than, say, January’s Full Wolf Moon, it’s nonetheless beautiful for what it is. Here’s everything you need to know about the moon dedicated to the humble and limbless, burrowing invertebrate. 1. For those of us in the United States, the Full Worm Moon takes place on Sunday, March 12, reaching its fullest point at 9:54 a.m. EDT. 2. What’s in a name? Being March, it’s the time of year when winter’s frozen ground starts to soften and earthworms begin to emerge. Who needs first crocuses and nascent tree buds when you have worms as your harbinger? It’s a beautiful testament to a connection with the soil and the importance of all components of an ecosystem. 3. That said, the March full moon was also known as the Full Sap Moon as it coincides with the beginning of maple tapping season. 4. In Celtic, the March full moon has been called the Moon of Winds; in Medieval England it was known as the Chaste Moon. 5. ...
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