Science Queeries

Good Moon Rising: The Science of Lunar New Year

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Chúc mừng năm mới! 恭喜发财! 새해 복 많이 받으세요! Happy New Year!

Lunar New Year is celebrated by millions of people around the world.

The celebration isn’t just cultural — it’s also astronomical. It’s tied to the night sky and is shaped by observations of celestial objects that stretch thousands of years.

Explore the science behind Lunar New Year. Find out how the Moon became one of humanity’s oldest…