Farmers' Almanac Astronomy
Farmers’ Almanac astronomy provides the best times to view meteor showers, full moons, facts about planets and stars, plus more!
Will the Dragon Breathe Fire This Year?
This year is supposed to see greater than normal activity for the annual Draconid meteor shower. Is the U.S. in for a stellar show?
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Looking Up: A Skywatcher’s Guide to October 2011
A quick look at what’s going on in the sky during the month of October.
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Obscure Orcus
Not yet recognized as a dwarf planet, TNO Orcus meets all of the requirements. Learn more about this ominously-named distant object.
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Ask Caleb: Does the Moon Affect the Weather?
Does the distance or phase of the Moon affect our weather? Find out!
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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.