Farmers' Almanac
sky watching
King Cepheus, the Promise Breaker
Learn about the facts and folklore surrounding the constellation Cepheus.
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Looking Up: A Stargazer’s Guide to February 2012
Find out what’s going on in the night sky over the next month!
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Andromeda: The Chained Princess
Meet Andromeda, an unlucky princess punished for her mother’s vanity. Learn more!
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2012 Planet Guide
If you’d like to get a look at the planets in our Solar System this year, be sure to consult this handy guide on when and where to look.
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Looking Up: A Stargazer’s Guide to January 2012
A quick look at what’s going on in the sky during the month of January.
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Sky Dogs: Canis Major and Minor
Even the ancient Greeks loved dogs. Learn about the two canines in the night sky.
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Looking Up: A Skywatcher’s Guide to December 2011
A quick look at what’s going on in the sky during the month of December.
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November 25: Partial Eclipse of the Sun
Thanksgiving night, through the wee hours of the following morning, will play host to the fourth and final solar eclipse of 2011. Learn more!
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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.