Farmers' Almanac Astronomy
Farmers’ Almanac astronomy provides the best times to view meteor showers, full moons, facts about planets and stars, plus more!
Recent Astronomy Articles
Singular Sedna
Discovered less than 10 years ago, Sedna is the coldest, most distant known object in our Solar System.
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Andromeda: The Chained Princess
Meet Andromeda, an unlucky princess punished for her mother’s vanity. Learn more!
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2012 Planet Guide
If you’d like to get a look at the planets in our Solar System this year, be sure to consult this handy guide on when and where to look.
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If you notice a hole in the upper left-hand corner of your Farmers' Almanac, don't return it to the store! That hole isn't a defect; it's a part of history. Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1910, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.