An image released by the Chinese National Space Administration showing the Chang’e-6 mission’s lander-ascender on the moon before it returned a sample of lunar soil to Earth.

The months in the Chinese lunar calendar are based on the phases of the moon. Each month begins with the new moon, and a typical lunar month lasts about 29.5 days.

It’s nice to see everyone coming together.” Manhattan’s lunar-new-year parade is drenched in rain Sunday, but revelers don’t let that stop them. REUTERS “Last year we had the biggest crowd.

Chinese Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Newark and beyond gathered at Holy Cross Church in Harrison on Feb. 2 to celebrate the Lunar New Year, the most significant holiday in many Asian ...

And though it is known to some in the West as Chinese New Year, it isn’t just celebrated in China. Lunar New Year falls this year on January 29, 2025, kicking off the Year of the Snake.

The Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival (China), Tet (Vietnam), and Seollal (Korea), is tied to the lunar calendar and falls between late January and mid-February.

Year of the Wood Snake 2025: Know how the Chinese Lunar Calendar works, and what it means for your zodiac sign. Learn key insights for career, finances, and relationships.

The Chinese zodiac, or Sheng Xiao (生肖), is a repeating 12-year cycle of animal signs and their attributes, based on the lunar calendar. The Lunar New Year marks the transition from one animal ...

Chinese New Year 2025 wishes, messages: Here are 50+ Lunar New Year wishes, quotes, WhatsApp and Facebook status to celebrate the Year of the Snake.

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.

The first day of the Chinese New Year is marked by the first new moon that appears between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20 and it’s marked by a series of customs and traditions.

Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and is celebrated by millions across Asia. Festivities span 15 days, featuring family reunions ...