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.

Over 1 billion people celebrate the holiday, which marks the transition from cold winter to a season of renewal and ushers in one of 12 Chinese zodiac signs.

The Lunar New Year usually starts sometime between late January and mid-February. This year, the festivities begin on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, marking the arrival of the Year of the Snake. In mainland China, official celebrations last for seven days as a public holiday.

The last Year of the Snake happened in 2013. Why is it the year of the snake? 2025 is the Year of the Snake according to the Chinese zodiac calendar, a 12-year cycle represented b

The Lunar New Year begins Jan. 29 ushering in the "Year of the Snake." Here's what to know about the "Year of the Snake" and what the snake symbolizes.

According to the Chinese lunar calendar, 2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake, symbolizing wisdom, intuition and mystery. This year’s Lunar New Year begins on January 29, for the 16-day Spring Festival also known as Chinese New Year.

The Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake, begins on January 29. Also called Spring Festival, this annual celebration is observed by many Asian cultures.