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Articles

Meteor Shower Mayhem
Now is the time of year when meteor showers appear more often.

Look -- It's a Shooting Star!
Don't miss one of the year's best meteor showers. The Perseids peak August 12.

What Are Meteors?
Look to the sky! Is it a bird, plane, shooting star or meteor? Learn what a meteor is, why they happen, and when you might be able to view a meteor shower.

What are meteors?
Find out here.

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

The Hunter in the Sky
Learn how to locate Orion in the winter sky.

Videos

Astronomer's Notebook: Meteor Showers
Learn more about these pieces of cosmic debris that periodically enter the Earth's atmosphere.

Blog

Perseid Meteor Showers
August 4, 2008 12:29 PM


Farmers’ Almanac taken to Task
August 14, 2008 11:52 PM

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Meteor Showers
View More Farmers' Almanac TV Videos » This table lists some of the best-known meteor showers. If your location observes Daylight Saving Time, please add one hour to the time shown. All times given are listed in Eastern Standard...

In The 'Nac
What's in the 'Nac -- the Farmers' Almanac that is:Always thrifty, always "green," the Farmers' Almanac is the "go-to" source for resourceful living. It's the only source for amazingly accurate 16 months of weather forecasts that help readers plan for...

Dates and Times of Full Moons
Here are the dates, names, and times (EDT) of upcoming full moons from the Farmers' Almanac. Have you ever wondered why full Moons were given these names? Click here and get the fascinating facts! Remember, the Farmers' Almanac also has...