Farmers' Almanac
Astronomy
Full Moon Contest
Last fall during an interview I was asked about the naming of Full Moons. I gave the usual answer that they were named by Native Americans hundreds of years ago and reflected what was happening during that specific month. The Full Pink Moon is in April because the first wild flowers were pink. The Harvest… Continue Reading »
Read More »A Full Corn Day
Today at 12:03 pm (Eastern) the moon will be full. This moon is traditionally known as the “full corn moon.” This full moon’s name is attributed to Native Americans because it marked the time of year when corn was supposed to be harvested. Sometimes September’s full moon is known as the “harvest moon,” but this… Continue Reading »
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Now Showing: The Summer Triangle
This is the time of year when you can spot the famous “Summer Triangle.”
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December’s Full Cold Moon
It’s cold in some areas of the country, but is the moon cold? Learn why December 12th’s full moon is the Cold Moon.
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What is an Annular Eclipse of the Sun?
To explain what an annular eclipse of the sun is, we should first explain what the term eclipse means. According to our Farmers’ Almanac Astronomer, Joe Rao, an eclipse is “a total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another.” When you put the word “lunar” in front eclipse it means that the moon… Continue Reading »
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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.