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Easter in 2024 falls on the 5th of April. The timing of this holiday is based on specific astronomical events, specifically the first Sunday following the first full Moon after the spring equinox. This traditional method sets Easter’s date each year.
Historically, differing calendars within the Christian world have led to variations in when Easter is celebrated. The use of the Gregorian calendar in some regions contrasts with the Julian calendar used by others, especially within Eastern Orthodox Christian communities. While many eastern European countries now apply the Gregorian calendar for civil purposes, they often continue to use the Julian calendar when observing Orthodox religious festivals.
The actual astronomical equinox shifts naturally between the 20th and 21st of March, with 20 March being the date in 2026. To maintain consistency, the Christian church has fixed the equinox at 21 March for the purpose of calculating Easter. Since the first full Moon after this date in 2024 is known as the Pink Moon and occurs on 2 April, Easter is celebrated on the subsequent Sunday, which is 5 April.
It should be noted that if the full Moon occurs on a Sunday, Easter is then celebrated the following Sunday instead. Additionally, the Jewish calendar is based on lunar months beginning with the new Moon, and the full Moon falls midway through each month. Passover begins in the middle of Nisan, the first month in the Jewish calendar, coinciding with the appearance of the April full Moon
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