On July 11, 1999, the Yucatan Peninsula was plunged into darkness as the moon passed momentarily between the sun and the ...

More than a thousand years ago, astronomers from the Maya civilization developed one of the most sophisticated time-keeping ...

The remarkable accuracy behind the Maya people’s eclipse forecasts may have emerged from an astrological calendar system that could still hold true ...

Researchers have gained new insights into the Maya calendar and, in particular, the ability to predict eclipses. Like other ...

The Maya civilization possessed the remarkable ability to forecast solar eclipses with stunning accuracy for over 700 years, using nothing more than careful observation and mathematical genius. A ...

The Maya Civilization, from Central America, was one of the most advanced ancient civilizations, known for its significant achievements in astronomy and mathematics. This includes accurate calendars ...

Researchers decode the Dresden Codex eclipse table, revealing how Mayan daykeepers predicted solar eclipses before modern ...

The start of the 2024 calendar year is here, with no shortage of sky gazing events for local sky watchers. This year debuts 12 full moons, four of which will be four supermoons and one seasonal blue ...

The myaamia traditional calendar, myaamia kiilhswaakani, observes the lunar cycle that follows the biological and seasonal cycles of any given year. These biological cycles are reflected in the month ...

The Year of the Rabbit is here. The Lunar New Year falls on January 22, with many Asian communities celebrating the advent of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunar calendar. Weston Blasi ...