Farmers' Almanac
full moon
Werewolves and Other Spooky Moon Lore
The full Moon has long been tied to one of our favorite Halloween monsters. Learn more!
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Why is Easter So Late this Year?
Have you gotten the feeling that Easter is really late this year? If so, it’s not just you. Learn more.
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What is a Paschal Full Moon?
The full Moon has many names – so many that it can be hard to keep track of them all. So, what is a Pascahl full Moon? Find out!
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Not a Bird or a Plane; It’s SuperMoon!
Be sure to head outside this week to observe the largest full Moon in nearly 20 years.
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Learn the Moon Phases
Sure, everyone knows what a Full moon is, but do you know what a Waxing Gibbous or a Waning Crescent are? Find out!
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Goodbye Strawberry Moon, Hello Firefly Moon
The official start to summer is almost here, and voting to name June’s Full Moon has ended.
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What will the first full moon of 2010 be called?
The Farmers’ Almanac’s name that moon contest for January is on. Starting on December 15th, we will list the top four names web visitors have submitted for you to pick your favorite. The winning name will be announced in early January. Traditionally, January’s full moon has been known as the full wolf moon. While we… Continue Reading »
Read More »December Moon
Today marks the coming of December’s Full Moon. Voting for our “Name That Moon” contest for November just ended on Monday night. Reader Marlene Fitzgerald won with her submission “Full Glad Tidings Moon.” I think “glad tidings” is a fitting, and festive, name as we head into the holiday season. No matter your culture or… 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.