In honor of the Year of the Snake, let’s appreciate the strange anatomy and evolution of these slithery reptiles

For skywatchers, the Lunar New Year lines up perfectly with the new moon. According to NASA, the new moon becomes official at 7:36 a.m. Wednesday when it passes between the Earth and the Sun.

The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is a traditional Asian celebration that has been observed in for thousands of years. Every winter, Asian communities around the world ring in the Lunar New Year with carnivals, food, family gatherings, parades and more.

Celebrated across Asia and beyond, it marks the start of a new year based on the cycles of the moon rather than the Gregorian calendar, when the majority of the United States and

The Lunar New Year is nearly here, and the D.C. area is celebrating in style. With the Year of the Snake slithering in, the region is packed with vibrant events to mark the occasion. From lion dances to delicious bites and all-inclusive activities,