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When is the Earth Closest to the Sun?
When it's a hot summer day, it often feels like the sun is just an arm's throw away. It's not.

What Is a Light Year?
Want to see the past? It's possible!

Now Showing: The Summer Triangle
Starring: Vega, Altair, and Deneb This is the time of year when you can spot the famous “Summer Triangle.”

The Summer Solstice: Facts and Folklore
The longest day of the year...at least for half of us.

When is Lightning a Danger?
Keep safe this summer. Get these important safety facts about thunderstorms.

What is heat lightning?
Heat lightning is common during the summer months. Learn what causes it and why you can see it.

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

Top Three Favorite Weather Storms
Ever long for a snowy or rainy day? Find out why bad weather sometimes makes for a good day.

Learn More About the Big Dipper
Did you know the Big Dipper isn't really a constellation?

Must-Know Tips for Rainy Day Driving.
Summer thunderstorms can be a challenge to drive in. Get some important tips on ways to drive safe.

Test Your Moon Knowledge
Lunar Trivia and Facts. These Moon factoids may surprise you!

Fall Foliage Dates
When are the peak times to see the most color? Check out our map below.

Top 5 tips for Driving During Wet Fall Months
Timely tips for wet weather driving.

Lightning Kills, Play it Safe
Lightning is a very dangerous weather occurrence that isn't taken seriously. Here's how to avoid the threat of being struck by lightning.

Winter Solstice -- Longest Night of the Year
Does the winter solstice mark the beginning or middle of winter? Find out.

Did Abraham Lincoln Read the Farmers' Almanac?
You and Lincoln may have something in common. February is the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birthday. We all know him as a famous president, but did you know he was a lawyer and used the Almanac in a case?

Best Days for Leaf Peeping
Find out peak dates to see fall foliage in your area.

Climate Change: Does it affect the Farmers’ Almanac Forecast?
Find out what the Farmers' Almanac weather prognosticator has to say about the secret weather formula.

5 Ways You May Be Inadvertently Hurting the Earth
Find out if your everyday actions may be hurting the earth.

How Do Volcanoes Affect Our Weather?
With all of the debris that volcanoes put in the air and the land, what if anything do these volcanic eruptions do to our weather?

How to Deal with Household Pests
Mice making a home in your garage? Houseflies causing havoc in your kitchen? Get useful tips on ways to deal with pests here.

Blog

Safe Swimming Tips
May 29, 2006 9:08 AM


Ice Fishing in Lake Erie
February 9, 2009 12:52 PM

2008 Farmers’ Almanac Release
August 23, 2007 2:04 PM

Be A Nature Detective
January 17, 2008 11:32 AM

Pruning the Vineyard with the Pros
February 23, 2006 4:17 PM


The Milky Way - A Deep Question
February 5, 2008 9:28 AM


Tornado Damage - Fujita Scale
June 16, 2008 12:17 PM



Lightning Awareness
April 27, 2007 10:04 AM