Astronomy Next Moon Landing: Where Is Mare Frigoris?HAKUTO-R Mission 2 is scheduled to land in Mare Frigoris—the Sea of Cold—on June 6. Why was this landing site chosen?Published: May 30, 2025, Updated: Jun 5, 2025
Astronomy Geomagnetic Storm: Rare Chance to See AuroraA huge solar flare and an Earth-directed coronal mass ejection mean brighter auroras farther away from the poles.Published: Jun 2, 2025, Updated: Jun 3, 2025
Time Texas Moves Toward Permanent DSTTexas moves closer to permanent Daylight Saving Time (DST), pending federal approval. State lawmakers push the change as public support grows—and Trump backs the idea.Published: May 28, 2025
Astronomy See Venus Shine Brightly in the Morning SkyEarly risers will be treated to a stunning view of Venus in the morning sky as the planet reaches its greatest elongation on June 1, 2025.Published: May 21, 2025, Updated: May 28, 2025
Astronomy Skywatching Highlights for June 2025What’s up in the day and night sky in June 2025: A bright morning Venus, two Moon-Mars conjunctions, and the solstice changing the seasons.Published: May 27, 2025
Astronomy May 23: Moon, Venus, and Saturn AlignThree solar system bodies line up in the sky, visible to the naked eye before sunrise.Published: May 13, 2025, Updated: May 21, 2025
Astronomy Moon Guide for June 2025June’s Moon phases, including close approaches with Mars and Venus.Published: May 19, 2025
Calendar Celebrating Constitution Day in NorwayAs we are based in Stavanger, Norway, here at timeanddate.com, we are counting down to celebrate our Constitution Day on May 17. The date is obvious even for non-Norwegians.Published: May 13, 2024, Updated: May 13, 2025
Astronomy See the May Micro Flower MoonThe Micro Flower Moon lights up the night on May 12, 2025. But does it really look smaller?Published: May 8, 2025
Astronomy Look Up for the 2025 Eta Aquarids Meteor ShowerThis year’s Eta Aquarids will bring up to 50 shooting stars per hour, and they’re visible from almost anywhere. Here’s how to spot them.Published: Apr 30, 2025
Calendar In 1875, 17 Countries Signed the Metre ConventionMay 20 is the 150th anniversary of the Metre Convention. The meter is the standard unit of length—it’s even part of day-to-day life in the USA.Published: Apr 30, 2025
Astronomy Moon Guide for MayIn May, the Moon aligns with Venus and Saturn. Read more about May’s Moon events and what makes this month’s Full Moon special.Published: Apr 25, 2025
