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Looking Up: A Stargazer’s Guide to February 2013
Find out what’s going on in the night sky during the coming month!
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Moon, Meet Jupiter
The closest and largest bodies in our solar system come together this week for a special treat. Learn more!
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2013 Planet Guide
This year, get to know our solar system with our in-depth guide to the ins and outs of the planets!
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Looking Up: A Stargazer’s Guide to October 2012
Find out what’s in the night sky over the coming month!
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Looking Up: A Stargazer’s Guide to September 2012
Find out what’s in the night sky during the coming month!
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This Week: The Best Time to See Venus and Mercury
Both Mercury and Venus will be at their greatest elongation from the Sun this week. Learn more!
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Looking Up: A Stargazer’s Guide to August 2012
Find out what’s in the night sky during the coming month!
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Infinitesimal Ixion
28978 Ixion is one of many unofficial dwarf planets in our Solar System. Learn more about this petite plutino.
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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.
