Calendar

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is, according to the beliefs of numerous Churches, the bodily taking up of Mary, the mother of Jesus, into Heaven at the end of her earthly life. The analogous feast in the Eastern Churches is known as the Dormition of the Theotokos.  In the churches that observe it, the Assumption is a major feast day, commonly celebrated on 15 […]

Moon at Apogee

On this day, the Moon will be at its most distant point from Earth in its orbit.

Mercury at Aphelion

Mercury's 88-day orbit around the Sun will carry it to its furthest point to the Sun – its aphelion – at a distance of 0.47 AU.

Venus at Perihelion

The planet Venus is a Perihelion (its closest approach to the Sun) on this date.

Labor Day (USA)

Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September in any given year (i.e. a single day from September 1 through September 7) to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. It is the Monday of the long weekend known as Labor Day Weekend. - […]