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Articles

Pole Vaulting to a Solar Eclipse
First-hand account from Farmers' Almanac Astronomer. Imagine flying in a plane to chase a solar eclipse. That's what Joe Rao our astronomer did. Here's his eclipse review.

What is an Annular Eclipse of the Sun?
You've heard of a solar and perhaps a lunar eclipse, but what is an annular eclipse?

First Solar Eclipse in 2 Years!
This Friday, August 1, 2008 There will be a total eclipse of the sun this Friday. Find out more from Farmers' Almanac experts.

lunar eclipse
Choosing a date for your wedding is a big decision. Check out this old wedding lore rhyme.

A Lunar Show You Won't Want to Miss!
Tune in this Wednesday, February 20. Finally! A Lunar Eclipse that more than 3 billion people will be able to view! Find out more about this spectacular event!

How did an Almanac Save Christopher Columbus?!
Christopher Columbus once used an Almanac and an eclipse to save him and his crew. Find out how.

Does the Moon Glow?
Learn how and why we can see the moon in the dark night sky.

A "Setting Teapot"
What in the world does that mean? It's in the Farmers' Almanac, and it refers to something in the sky.

Flush Less Down the Toilet
Thanks to new types of toilet fixtures, you don't have to flush gallons of water down the toilet anymore.

Videos

Astronomer's Notebook: Solar Eclipse
What causes a solar eclipse? We've got the answer here in the Astronomer's Notebook!

Weather Chatter

Total Eclipse of the Moon
February 11, 2008 1:32 PM

Spectacular Night Sky
February 20, 2008 8:41 AM

Last night's Lunar Eclipse was ...
February 21, 2008 2:58 PM

Buried Head First - A Matter of Survival
February 22, 2008 10:36 AM

Animals and the Full Moon
February 28, 2008 10:18 AM

The True Blue Moon
November 27, 2007 4:24 PM