St. Louis Science Center: Astronomy Fact Of The Day For April 16

St. Louis MO

18 April, 2022

8:53 AM

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Press release from St. Louis Science Center: April 16, 2022 Tonight there is a full moon. Many cultures around the world have tracked the movements and phases of the Moon. Often ancient calendars were based off the timing and position of the full moon. We still see some evidence of this in various celebrations today, such as Easter, which is traditionally celebrated the Sunday following the first full moon after the Vernal Equinox. Other traditions based on the lunar cycle include the Lunar New Year, Passover, and Hanukkah. This press release was produced by St. Louis Science Center. The views expressed here are the author's own.