lunar year
Twelve lunar months
A lunar year is a period of twelve lunar months—the time it takes the moon to complete twelve full cycles of phases, roughly 354 days.
This is about eleven days shorter than a solar year, which is why lunar calendars (like the Islamic calendar) drift relative to the seasons.
Some calendars add an extra month periodically to reconcile the difference.
Relating to orbital alignments
- siderealOf the stars
- orbitCurved celestial path
- phasesDistinct periods in sequence
- moonNatural planetary satellite
eclipse · periodicity · tides · perigee · apogee · celestial · metonic cycle · new moon
Lunisolar dating system from Asia
- Hebrew calendarLunisolar system tracking Jewish observances
- Islamic calendarMuslim lunar year system
- Hindu calendarTraditional Indian timekeeping system
- lunisolarInvolving both celestial cycles
intercalation · date · month · annual · seasonal · agricultural · planting · harvest
Rodent or informer
- oxCastrated male cattle
- tigerLarge striped Asian feline
- rabbitLong-eared lagomorph
- dragonLegendary fire-breathing reptile
snake · horse · goat · monkey · rooster · dog · pig · horoscope
Monetary gifts in colored packets
- dragon danceCeremonial Chinese procession performance
- lion danceCeremonial feline mimicry
- reunion dinnerMeal when separated gather
- ancestorsThose from whom one descends
zodiac · firecrackers · lanterns · couplets · fortune · rituals · auspicious · greetings
Lunar new year celebration
- DiwaliHindu festival of lights
- VesakBuddhist commemoration day
- EidIslamic holy celebration
- Rosh HashanahJewish calendar's start
synodic
Relating to orbital alignments
moon · eclipse · periodicity · tides · perigee · apogee · celestial · metonic cycle · new moon · full moon
Chinese calendar
Lunisolar dating system from Asia
- Hebrew calendarLunisolar system tracking Jewish observances
- Islamic calendarMuslim lunar year system
- Hindu calendarTraditional Indian timekeeping system
lunisolar · intercalation · date · month · annual · seasonal · agricultural · planting · harvest · timekeeping
rat
Rodent or informer
dragon · snake · horse · goat · monkey · rooster · dog · pig · horoscope · element
red envelopes
Monetary gifts in colored packets
- dragon danceCeremonial Chinese procession performance
- lion danceCeremonial feline mimicry
- reunion dinnerMeal when separated gather
ancestors · zodiac · firecrackers · lanterns · couplets · fortune · rituals · auspicious · greetings · incense
Spring Festival
Lunar new year celebration
year, lunar, lunatic, lunate, lunar module, lunation, semilunar, lunar eclipse, lunar calendar