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[Music] Lent is determined by the date of Easter, which is the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox, which is on March 21st. And Lent always begins on Ash Wednesday, 46 days before Easter, excluding Sundays.
Here's a more detailed explanation. Easter is a movable feast, meaning its date changes each year because it's tied to the lunar calendar and the spring equinox. The spring equinox is the first day of spring, which is always on March 21st for the purposes of calculating Easter. Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon that occurs after the spring equinox.
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, which is always 46 days before Easter. Lent is a 40-day period of fasting and penance, excluding Sundays. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, and it is a day of prayer and reflection. Lent ends on Holy Saturday, the day before.