# @bbcearth on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CnuMGtgoMQy
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/73497961-bbcearth-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/e788f919e6.jpg
- **Posted:** 2023-01-22T15:00:45.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BBC Earth (@bbcearth) — https://gondola.cc/bbcearth

## Caption

Today marks the start of the Lunar New Year 🌙

🌙 The Lunar New Year begins with first new moon of lunar calendar, whose months are moon cycles
🌙 It is typically celebrated in China and other Asian countries between January 21 and February 20
🌙 Families gather to mark the occasion with food, fireworks and lanterns
🌙 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac
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#BBCEarth #LunarNewYear #LunarCycle #MoonCycle #AstronomyLovers #MoonsOfInstagram #YearOfTheRabbit

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## Tags

moonsofinstagram, bbcearth, astronomylovers, mooncycle, lunarcycle, yearoftherabbit, lunarnewyear

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