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The Artemis II Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft, seen on the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
Astronomy

Artemis II Will Carry a Piece of the Wright Brothers’ Plane

Artemis II will carry some historical artifacts on its lunar flyby. Also, the Moon has a new crater.

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Astronomy events in April: Pink Moon, Earthshine, Lyrid Meteor Shower, Moon-Jupiter conjunction.
Astronomy
Sky Guide for April 2026
What’s up in the day and night sky in April 2026, including a ghostly lunar glow, Moon-planet meetups, and the Lyrid meteor shower.

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A dark blue graphic with a Full Moon in April 2026.
Astronomy
Moon Guide for April 2026
Discover the Moon phases for April. Also: find Venus and the Pleiades near the Moon, and what is the opposite of the Harvest Moon effect?

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The Full Moon rising over the high peaks of the Sawatch Range in Colorado. The Moon appears yellow over snow-topped mountains and a purple sunset background.
Astronomy
Three “Colorful” Moons Follow Blood Moon
Thanks to a total lunar eclipse, millions saw the Moon turn red in March. Over the next three months, three more “colorful” Moons will follow.

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BC Premier David Eby alongside happy kids with colorful clothing and clocks.
Time
British Columbia Adopts Permanent DST
British Columbia (BC) adopts Permanent Daylight Saving Time. The one-hour clock change on March 8, 2026, will be the province’s final seasonal time shift.

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Map illustration of Australia showing the different time zones, each marked in a separate color.
Time
Australia Ends DST 2026
Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Australia ends on Sunday, April 5, 2026. When and where does the time change?

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Map illustration of Canada showing the different time zones, each marked in a separate color.
Time
Daylight Saving Time 2026 Starts in Canada
Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Canada starts on March 8, 2026. Most of the US will also begin DST on the same day.

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A photo from the uncrewed Artemis I mission in November 2022, showing the Moon, part of the Orion spacecraft, and , in the far distance, the Earth.
Astronomy
Human Observer Is “Key Experiment” on Moon Flyby
Video: Dr. Noah Petro, a scientist on NASA’s Artemis Moon program, on why the human eye will play a crucial role during the upcoming lunar mission.

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Astronomy events in March 2026: Blood Moon (total lunar eclipse), Aurora, Equinox, Gemini.
Astronomy
Sky Guide for March 2026
What’s up in the sky in March 2026, including a Blood Moon, a prominent constellation, as well as the equinox and its interesting auroral effects.

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The Moldovan Parliament building with the national emblem.
Time
Moldova Adopts European Time Standards
The change moves away from an old Soviet regulation and aligns Moldova more closely with EU timekeeping standards.

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A dark blue graphic with a Full Moon in March 2026.
Astronomy
Moon Guide for March 2026
Discover the Moon phases for March. Also: How to see the total lunar eclipse on March 3, and why Artemis II won’t fly this month.

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