Fact Check - 2. The Shift From Lunar to Solar Calendars and Counting
From The Observatory
Query: 2. The Shift From Lunar to Solar Calendars and Counting
Fact Check
Quoted text:
At the end of the Roman Republic, Julius Caesar began the year with a new moon, trying to reconcile the irreconcilable lunar and solar calendars. This delayed January 1 10 days behind the December 21 winter solstice.
Can you help us figure this out: Is the year actually begun 11 days late, not 10 days late? (January 1 is 11 days after December 21, not 10; perhaps it was different in 46 BC?) This also affects other chapters’ mentions of Julius Caesar and the “10 days” in Chapter 1, the Epilogue’s Key Concepts section, and possibly others.
Suggest an edit or addition for this query. Join the research!
