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102nd day and 15th week in 2071

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International Day of Human Space Flight

The International Day of Human Space Flight commemorates the historic journey of Yuri Gagarin, the first human to orbit the Earth in space on April 12, 1961. This day celebrates the achievements of human space exploration, highlighting the contributions of astronauts and the international cooperation in space missions. Events include educational programs, exhibitions, and space-related activities that inspire people to learn about space exploration and its impact on scientific discovery. The day also honors the spirit of exploration and the quest for knowledge that drives humanity to reach new frontiers beyond Earth.

Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday is a significant Christian observance that falls on the Sunday before Easter Sunday. It commemorates the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, as described in the Bible, when crowds greeted Him by waving palm branches and laying their cloaks on the road to honor Him as a king. This day marks the beginning of Holy Week, a period of reflection and devotion leading up to Easter. Palm Sunday services often include the blessing of palm branches, which are distributed to the congregation, followed by a procession into the church to reenact Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.

Orthodox Palm Sunday

Orthodox Palm Sunday, celebrated by Eastern Orthodox Christians, marks the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. The day is also known as "Entry into Jerusalem Sunday" and is observed on the Sunday before Easter. Orthodox Christians commemorate the event by carrying palm branches and participating in processions, symbolizing the crowd's welcome of Jesus with palm leaves. Church services include special prayers, hymns, and the blessing of palm branches. Orthodox Palm Sunday serves as a joyous and festive prelude to Holy Week, as the faithful reflect on the significance of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and anticipate the events leading to his crucifixion and resurrection.

Day Information

This day will be in 16950 days, today is 11/13/2024.

Moon: waxing, moon phase is full moon, age 13.4 days, new moon April 29, full moon April 14.

Date ISO 8601 format: 2071-04-12T23:21:06-07:00

UTC date and time: 2071-04-13 06:21:06

Unix time: 3196131666

Sun information in Los Angeles

Sunrise: 6:23 AM

Sunset: 7:23 PM

At zenith: 12:53 PM

Length of day: 12h 59m