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When is the Real First Day of Spring – March 20th or 21st?
Wondering why you grew up thinking the first day of spring was March 21st?

Full Harvest Moon
Full moon names have interesting stories behind them. Discover why September's full moon is often referred to as the Full Harvest Moon.

How do the seasons change?
Fall is here! Ever wonder why we have seasons? Learn more here.

Fall Forecast Looks Wet
Soggy season could hamper leaf peeking

What is "Indian Summer'?
Learn about this warming weather pattern and why it's referred to as "Indian Summer."

September's Full Harvest Moon
Full moons have some of the most interesting stories behind them. Discover why and now September's full moon is often referred to as the full harvest moon.

A Full PINK Moon?!
You've heard of a "blue" moon but what is a "pink" moon?

Earliest Easter You Will See In Your Lifetime
Unless you are 95 or over. Easter 2008 was on March 23rd, one of the earliest dates in can occur. But why?

Here Comes the Shamrock Moon!
March's winning Full Moon Name.

Help Us Choose March's Full Moon Name
The yearlong Name the Moon Contest is at the halfway mark.

Why Does Easter Fall on Different Dates?
The Moon knows the answer!

Stormy Spring in the Forecast
Farmers' Almanac releases its stormy spring forecast.

Weather Update: When will it Warm up?
Tired of the cool spring weather this year? Check out how this spring has compared to others.

Think Snow is Only for Winter? Think Again!
Spring is here, which means no more snow, right? Not so fast!

Did the Calendar Manufacturers Make a Mistake?
Why does February have 29 days this year? Ever wonder "why" we have leap day every four years?

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Snowy, Freezy, Nuts
December 17, 2008 2:02 PM

Spring at last
March 20, 2008 11:57 AM

Easter
March 5, 2008 1:15 PM


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Full Moon Names and Their Meanings
Full Moon names date back to Native Americans, of what is now the northern and eastern United States. The tribes kept track of the seasons by giving distinctive names to each recurring full Moon. Their names were applied to the...