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Gregorian lunar correction
In 1582, when the Gregorian calendar was instituted, in addition to removing ten days from the month of October, four days were subtracted from the age of the Moon. Was this number observed or ...
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Ancient adjudication of the new moon from witness testimony
The ancient method of certifying the new moon in the Land of Israel in ancient times is described in Mishnah Rosh Hashanah 2:6. Witnesses would come to Jerusalem and testify before the Sanhedrin that ...
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