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277th day and 40th week in 2242

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World Space Week

World Space Week is an annual event that celebrates the contributions of space science and technology to the betterment of the human condition. Observed from October 4th to 10th, this week commemorates the launch of the first human-made Earth satellite, Sputnik 1, on October 4, 1957, and the signing of the Outer Space Treaty on October 10, 1967. Events during this week include educational programs, astronomy exhibitions, discussions about space exploration, and public outreach activities designed to inspire a new generation of scientists, engineers, and space enthusiasts. The week highlights the achievements in space exploration, its importance in advancing scientific understanding, and its role in fostering international cooperation. World Space Week is a global celebration of the wonders and mysteries of the universe and the pursuit of knowledge and innovation in space exploration.

Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the most solemn and sacred day in the Jewish calendar. It is a day dedicated to introspection, prayer, and repentance. On this day, Jews around the world abstain from physical comforts, engage in prayer and fasting, and seek forgiveness from God and fellow human beings. It's a time for individual and communal reflection on past actions and making amends for wrongdoings. Yom Kippur is characterized by its unique liturgy, including the Kol Nidre service on the eve of Yom Kippur and the Ne'ilah service as the day concludes. The day emphasizes spiritual reconciliation and moral renewal, offering a chance for individuals and communities to start anew with a clean slate.

Day Information

This day will be in 79577 days, today is 11/17/2024.

Moon: waxing, moon phase is waxing gibbous, age 10.2 days, new moon October 24, full moon October 9.

Date ISO 8601 format: 2242-10-04T22:36:22-07:00

UTC date and time: 2242-10-05 05:36:22

Unix time: 8607447382

Sun information in Los Angeles

Sunrise: 6:48 AM

Sunset: 6:34 PM

At zenith: 12:41 PM

Length of day: 11h 46m

Births anniversaries

Rutherford Birchard Hayes
Born in 1822, 420 years ago. 19th president of the United States