The winter blues are officially behind us as today marks the first day of spring, regardless of the lingering snow covering the ground. The shift in season is declared by the vernal equinox. While the ...

As many people gear up to celebrate the start of their New Year at the beginning of January, we take a look at how other cultures and countries mark the beginning of a new year.

In addition sending astronauts to fly around the moon, Earthlings can look forward to six of the eight planets parading across our skies.