Easter is calculated to
follow Passover which is based on the lunar calendar.
In 2021, Easter will be on Sunday, April, 4th.
Catholics and most Protestants use the new Gregorian calendar decreed by Pope
Gregory XIII in 1582 to calculate the date of Easter.
The time of Easter is based on the cycles of the moon, the equinox, and seasons
and things in nature.
In simple terms Easter occurs on the first Sunday following the first full moon
that occurs on or after the day of the vernal equinox (the first day of
spring).
In 2021, the vernal equinox was on Wednesday, March 20th. The first full moon
after that was on March, 28th. Thus, Easter will be on Sunday, April,
4th.
The earliest Easter can be is March 22 as it was last in 1818 and will be next
in 2285.
The latest Easter can be is April 25 as it was last in 1943 and will be next in
2038.
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