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A diffuse red and green aurora over Hafrsfjord in Stavanger, Norway
Astronomy

Fast CME Could Light Up Skies in the Coming Hours

Auroras could glow beyond the polar regions as a fast CME is forecast to arrive on January 19 or 20 (depending on your time zone).

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Winter sunset over the city of Chicago, USA.
Astronomy
1 Month After December Solstice: What’s Changing?
In the Northern Hemisphere, you might be looking forward to more daylight. We take a look at how things are changing north and south of the equator.

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A busy street with little shops and restaurants at night in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Calendar
Vietnam: New Public Holiday on Nov. 24
Vietnam is set to add a new paid public holiday on November 24 to promote culture as the country undergoes rapid economic growth.

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Illustration of the same person, one side showing the spring DST where she is sleeping by her desk, the other side showing her more refreshed sitting by her desk.
Time
DST 2026: Your Guide to the Clock Change
Find out when Daylight Saving Time 2026 starts and ends, plus history, facts, and ongoing debates in this essential seasonal guide.

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Screenshot from a live stream of the April 2023 total solar eclipse: Baily's beads at end of totality.
Astronomy
Skywatching Tips for 2026
2026 is packed with celestial highlights, including meteor showers, eclipses, and standout planetary events. Here’s what to watch for—and when—in the night sky.

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Image of Full Moon rising near Stavanger, Norway, on February 12, 2025.
Astronomy
The Moon in 2026
From a crewed lunar flyby to a total solar eclipse, the Moon will be in the news in 2026. Plus, when are the biggest and smallest Full Moons?

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Three hikers hiking up a steep rock face under a rock arch illuminated by morning or evening sunlight, with blue sky in the background.
Calendar
Best Days to Take Off in the US in 2026
Choose your vacation days wisely this year and get nine days off for the price of four.

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Aerial view of a person holding a surf board standing on a sunny, sandy beach with a wave crashing in front of them.
Calendar
Best Days to Take Off in Australia in 2026
Here’s how you can get the most out of your holiday time in Australia this year.

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A group of two adults and two children, facing away from the camera, looking at a lake in the distance, with blue sky and Sun overhead.
Calendar
Best Days to Take Off in the UK in 2026
Get the most out of holiday time in the United Kingdom this year by combining your days off with bank holidays.

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Lone man hiking through bright red and green tundra with a glacier, glacier lake and snow-capped mountain in the background and a blue sky above.
Calendar
Best Days to Take Off in Canada in 2026
Combine your days off with public holidays this year to create more free time for adventure.

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A suspension bridge with bright red suspenders being illuminated by fireworks at night.
Calendar
21st Century's First Quarter Ends
On January 1, 2026, the first quarter of the 21st century will have passed. But not for everyone. And not precisely at midnight.

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