St Valentine’s Day
Saint Valentine was a widely recognized 3rd-century Roman saint, commemorated in Christianity on February 14. From the High Middle Ages his Saints’ Day is associated with a tradition of courtly […]
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Anniversary of the 2013 Chelyabinsk Asteroid Impact Event
On February 15 2013 an asteroid exploded in the sky over the city of Chelyabinsk, in the the southern Ural region of Russia. The shock wave blew out windows all over the city, injuring over 1600 people, and damaged several buildings.
Holy Thursday.
Holy Thursday is the commemoration of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ, when he established the sacrament of Holy Communion prior to his arrest and crucifixion. It also commemorates His […]
Good Friday
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum. It is also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday, Great and Holy Friday (also Holy and […]
Total Solar Eclipse
The "Great American Eclipse" occurs on this date - don't miss it!
When Science Goes Wrong: The Desire and Search for Truth – Br. Guy speaks at the Retired Men’s Association of Greenwich
Retired Men’s Association of Greenwich, Inc. 37 Lafayette Place, Greenwich, CT, United StatesWhen we think that following science is a sure way to get to all the right answers, we misunderstand the nature and history of science
Adventures of a Vatican Astronomer – Br. Guy speaks at Fairfield University
Quick Center for the Arts Quick Center for Arts, Fairfield, CT, United StatesBr. Guy discusses what he does as a Vatican Astronomer
Mars at Perihelion
On this day, Mars it closest to the Sun in its orbit.
Mercury at Greatest Elongation
Mercury will reach its greatest separation from the Sun on this date.
Conjunction of Uranus & the Sun
Uranus will pass close to the Sun in the sky as its orbit carries it around the far side of the solar system from the Earth.