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285th day and 42nd week in 2026

Zodiac: Libra (9/23 - 10/22) ♎
Chinese year: horse

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Holiday Columbus Day

Festive Columbus Day parade with floats, people in traditional and explorer-themed costumes, spectators of diverse ethnicities, flags, banners, and scenes of historical exploration Columbus Day, observed on the second Monday in October, commemorates the historic voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1492, which opened the doors to exploration and the encounter between the Old World and the New World. It's a day to celebrate exploration, culture, and the enduring spirit of discovery. Columbus Day is celebrated differently in various parts of the Americas, with some places emphasizing the exploration and discovery aspects, while others focus on acknowledging and addressing the historical complexities and consequences of colonization.

Day Information

This day will be in 685 days, today is 11/25/2024.

Moon: waxing, moon phase is waxing crescent, age 2.4 days, new moon November 8, full moon October 25.

Date ISO 8601 format: 2026-10-12T02:52:13-07:00

UTC date and time: 2026-10-12 09:52:13

Unix time: 1791798733

Sun information in Los Angeles

Sunrise: 6:54 AM

Sunset: 6:23 PM

At zenith: 12:39 PM

Length of day: 11h 29m