Farmers' Almanac
constellations
Hydra: The Great Serpent
Though not the most well known constellation in the night sky, Hydra, the sea serpent, is the longest of the 88 officially recognized modern constellations.
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Zodiac Zone: Meet Leo
Leo is the fifth constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin word meaning “lion.” Learn more!
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Zodiac Zone: Meet Cancer
Cancer is the fourth constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin word meaning “crab.” Learn more!
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Look Up! Is that a Dragon in the Sky?
Look toward the north on any night of the year and you’ll see one of the most prominent constellations in the sky: Draco the dragon.
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Zodiac Zone: Meet Gemini
Gemini is the third constellation of the zodiac. Its name is Latin for “twins.” Learn more!
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Is Your Love Written in the Stars?
Ever wonder how astronomy and astrology are connected? Learn about how the fate of our ancestors relied on the stars.
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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.
