Keeping time

People have looked to the sky and observed the phenomena to help them mark time.

Anasazi: The Anasazi observed the cycles of both the sun and the moon to help them mark time. more »

Aztec: The Aztecs observed the cycles of the sun and the moon to help them mark time. They also observed the Pleiades to help them calibrate their calendar. more »

China: The Chinese observed the cycles of both the sun and the moon to help them mark time. more »

Druids: The Druids observed the lunar cycle to help them mark time. more »

Egypt: The Egyptians observed the moon and the star Sirius to help them mark time. more »

Inuit: The Inuit observed the stars Altair and Tarazed to help them mark time. more »

Mississippians: The Mississippians observed the solar cycle to help them mark time. more »

Ngas: The Ngas observed the lunar cycle to help them mark time. more »

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M O R E Learn more about how the moon, the sun, the planets, and the stars help humans keep time.

M O R E "Explore the fascinating history of the human endeavor to organize our lives in accordance with the sun and stars." — Calendars through the Ages