How Do Moons Affect The Tide?

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

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.

Full Hunter's Moon
Why is October's Full Moon known as the "Full Hunter's Moon?"

What is a Blue Moon?
Ever wonder what a Blue Moon is?

November's Full Beaver Moon
On November 13th at 1:17 a.m., the moon will be full. Learn why this month's full moon is called the Full Beaver Moon.

Saturn's Disappearing Rings
Saturn will be at opposition on March 8, but where are its "missing" rings?

March's Full Worm Moon
The moon will be full at 10:38 pm on Tuesday, March 10. Find out why this moon is called the Full Worm Moon.

Why Does the Full Moon Have So Many Names?
Harvest Moon, Flower Moon, Wolf Moon … Worm Moon? (Ew!) Have you ever wondered what all of these different names for the Moon mean, or where they all came from?

Planets Quiz: Did You Know...?
Take this quiz to test your knowledge on these lesser known planet facts.

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

Full Snow Moon
Why is February's full moon called the Full Snow Moon? Find out here.

Who Invented the Telescope?
A history this most important important astronomical tool.

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

Full Cold Moon
December 11, 2008 6:45 PM

Strawberry Moons….Forever
June 18, 2008 12:30 PM

Full Moon Contest
September 25, 2009 9:12 AM

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

Stars, Planets and Full Moons
November 12, 2008 4:13 PM

Full Moon Contest - the Why?
October 5, 2009 1:55 PM

Moon Voting
October 21, 2009 7:44 AM

Full Wolf Moon
January 22, 2008 9:33 AM

Harvest Full Moon
September 26, 2007 8:27 AM

Full Moon Craziness?
March 9, 2009 6:30 PM

Cold Full Moon
December 21, 2007 6:42 PM

Full Moon…. What Happens?
July 18, 2008 8:45 AM

Have you checked it out yet?
August 24, 2008 6:57 PM

And We’re Off!
August 31, 2009 10:51 AM

Help us name that moon contest
September 1, 2009 11:24 AM

The Agony of Defeat
October 13, 2008 3:32 PM

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

Hunter’s Full Moon
October 26, 2007 9:26 AM

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...

What is a "Blue Moon"?
For more than half a century, whenever two full Moons appeared in a single month (which happens on average every 2 1/2 to 3 years), the second has been christened a "Blue Moon." In our lexicon, we describe an unusual...

Farmers' Almanac Testimonials
Our readers say it best! As North America's Favorite Farmers Almanac, we receive tons of letters, emails, and phone calls from readers and fans. Here are a fews of our favorite comments:Dear Almanac,I absolutely love you magazine and now I...