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Cold is the Night
When the Stars Shine Bright Is there any truth to this weather lore? And how come the stars seem brighter in colder months?
When the Stars Shine Bright Is there any truth to this weather lore? And how come the stars seem brighter in colder months?
Is Your Love Written in the Stars?
A historical look at astrology. Ever wonder how astronomy and astrology are connected? Learn about how the fate of our ancestors relied on the stars.
A historical look at astrology. Ever wonder how astronomy and astrology are connected? Learn about how the fate of our ancestors relied on the stars.
Do Stars Really Twinkle?
How about planets? Have you ever star gazed and noticed that the stars seem to be blinking at you? Do they really twinkle?
How about planets? Have you ever star gazed and noticed that the stars seem to be blinking at you? Do they really twinkle?
A Beginner’s Guide to the Stars
Star gazing is fun. Here's a quick guide to help you figure out which star is which.
Star gazing is fun. Here's a quick guide to help you figure out which star is which.
A Red and Green Star?!
Is it possible that a star could appear red or green in color?
Is it possible that a star could appear red or green in color?
How long does a star last in outer space?
Does it ever explode? Ever wonder how old a star is? Or if it ever explodes? Read on for the answers and more star-filled information.
Does it ever explode? Ever wonder how old a star is? Or if it ever explodes? Read on for the answers and more star-filled information.
What are Star Clusters?
Ever hear of a star cluster? Find out what a star cluster is.
Ever hear of a star cluster? Find out what a star cluster is.
Now Showing: The Summer Triangle
Starring: Vega, Altair, and Deneb This is the time of year when you can spot the famous “Summer Triangle.”
Starring: Vega, Altair, and Deneb This is the time of year when you can spot the famous “Summer Triangle.”
A "Setting Teapot"
What in the world does that mean? It's in the Farmers' Almanac, and it refers to something in the sky.
What in the world does that mean? It's in the Farmers' Almanac, and it refers to something in the sky.
What Is a Light Year?
Want to see the past? It's possible!
Want to see the past? It's possible!
Meteor Shower Alert!
April Lyrid Showers This week may be a great time to stay up late or get up early to see some magic in the sky.
April Lyrid Showers This week may be a great time to stay up late or get up early to see some magic in the sky.
Look -- It's a Shooting Star!
Don't miss one of the year's best meteor showers. The Perseids peak August 12.
Don't miss one of the year's best meteor showers. The Perseids peak August 12.
Set Your Sights on Scorpion
Now is the perfect time to spot a Scorpion in the night sky. Find out where and how.
Now is the perfect time to spot a Scorpion in the night sky. Find out where and how.
Learn More About the Big Dipper
Did you know the Big Dipper isn't really a constellation?
Did you know the Big Dipper isn't really a constellation?
The Hunter in the Sky
Learn how to locate Orion in the winter sky.
Learn how to locate Orion in the winter sky.
Which Telescope Should You Buy?
Top 5 Things to Consider Before you buy a telescope, be sure to read our top five things to consider before purchasing.
Top 5 Things to Consider Before you buy a telescope, be sure to read our top five things to consider before purchasing.
Top 4 Folklore Favorites
Winter weather getting you down? Learn how to predict what may be coming next.
Winter weather getting you down? Learn how to predict what may be coming next.
Look for the Ploughman in the Sky
Bootes, or the Ploughman, is one of the easisest to spot, but least well-known constellations.
Bootes, or the Ploughman, is one of the easisest to spot, but least well-known constellations.
Astronomy Unites World
The universe is yours to discover during the International Year of Astronomy.
The universe is yours to discover during the International Year of Astronomy.
Saturn's Disappearing Rings
Saturn will be at opposition on March 8, but where are its "missing" rings?
Saturn will be at opposition on March 8, but where are its "missing" rings?
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.
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.
Summer Sky Fun
Summer is a fun time to star and planet gaze. Now is a good time to spot Jupiter. Learn more.
Summer is a fun time to star and planet gaze. Now is a good time to spot Jupiter. Learn more.
What are meteors?
Find out here.
Find out here.
What Causes Leaves to Change Color?
Forget leafing through your old science book. Here's a quick article to explain why leaves change color.
Forget leafing through your old science book. Here's a quick article to explain why leaves change color.
Things Are Looking Up!
100 Hours of Astronomy 2009 is the International Year of Astronomy. Learn about 100 hours of astronomy here.
100 Hours of Astronomy 2009 is the International Year of Astronomy. Learn about 100 hours of astronomy here.
Frosty but Dry Fall Forecast
Perfect for leaf peepers. Fall is here. Find out what the Farmers' Almanac's autumn forecast is.
Perfect for leaf peepers. Fall is here. Find out what the Farmers' Almanac's autumn forecast is.
A Night Time Show
Early June is a great time to star gaze at night. Find out what you might be able to see in the night sky.
Early June is a great time to star gaze at night. Find out what you might be able to see in the night sky.
T is for Telescope
Tips for Better Sky Watching.
Tips for Better Sky Watching.
What is heat lightning?
Heat lightning is common during the summer months. Learn what causes it and why you can see it.
Heat lightning is common during the summer months. Learn what causes it and why you can see it.
Meteor Shower Mayhem
Now is the time of year when meteor showers appear more often.
Now is the time of year when meteor showers appear more often.
Best Days for Leaf Peeping
Find out peak dates to see fall foliage in your area.
Find out peak dates to see fall foliage in your area.
Here Come the Leonid Meteors
Circle November 17th on your calendars for an early showing of meteors!
Circle November 17th on your calendars for an early showing of meteors!
May is Great for Mercury Watching
Are you ready for some night sky fun? Be sure to find out what’s happening and how you may be able to easily recognize this planet in the night sky.
Are you ready for some night sky fun? Be sure to find out what’s happening and how you may be able to easily recognize this planet in the night sky.
Outrageous Weather Myths Debunked
Roosters crowing at night, dogs eating grass, pigs gathering straw. Can these things really predict the weather?
Roosters crowing at night, dogs eating grass, pigs gathering straw. Can these things really predict the weather?
Decorating the Christmas Tree
Decorating the Christmas tree can be traced back to the 7th century. A wide variety of decorations, including tinsel made with real silver, have been used over the centuries. Here are a few ideas for making your tree special.
Decorating the Christmas tree can be traced back to the 7th century. A wide variety of decorations, including tinsel made with real silver, have been used over the centuries. Here are a few ideas for making your tree special.
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!
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!
Have you Exercised your Senses Lately
Tune into life's simple pleasures by exercising your senses. Learn how here.
Tune into life's simple pleasures by exercising your senses. Learn how here.
What is Copernicus Famous For?
A favorite pastime catapulted this Renaissance Man to astronomical fame.
A favorite pastime catapulted this Renaissance Man to astronomical fame.
Winter Solstice -- Longest Night of the Year
Does the winter solstice mark the beginning or middle of winter? Find out.
Does the winter solstice mark the beginning or middle of winter? Find out.
5 Budget-Friendly Picks for Summer Getaways
5 top picks for fun but inexpensive summer getaways.
5 top picks for fun but inexpensive summer getaways.
Handmade Holiday Cards
Save money and reduce waste by making your own cards with everyday household items.
Save money and reduce waste by making your own cards with everyday household items.
Blog
Stars, Planets and Full Moons
November 12, 2008 4:13 PM
November 12, 2008 4:13 PM
Dull Fall Foliage - the Climate?
October 23, 2007 7:02 AM
October 23, 2007 7:02 AM
North Star
November 8, 2007 10:54 AM
November 8, 2007 10:54 AM
Perseid Meteor Showers
August 4, 2008 12:29 PM
August 4, 2008 12:29 PM
The Dog Days of Summer
July 8, 2005 11:49 AM
July 8, 2005 11:49 AM
The Milky Way - A Deep Question
February 5, 2008 9:28 AM
February 5, 2008 9:28 AM
Beautiful foliage harder to find this year!
September 21, 2007 4:14 PM
September 21, 2007 4:14 PM
Last night’s Lunar Eclipse was …
February 21, 2008 2:58 PM
February 21, 2008 2:58 PM
Farmers’ Almanac TV
August 14, 2007 9:35 AM
August 14, 2007 9:35 AM
What does coffee have to do with the weather?
September 21, 2007 11:26 AM
September 21, 2007 11:26 AM
The “Joys?” of Country Living.
November 11, 2008 4:48 PM
November 11, 2008 4:48 PM
Meteor Alert — Look to the sky this Sunday!
October 19, 2007 4:15 PM
October 19, 2007 4:15 PM
Winter Weather Observers
September 22, 2008 10:05 AM
September 22, 2008 10:05 AM
The True Blue Moon
November 27, 2007 4:24 PM
November 27, 2007 4:24 PM
The 100 Year Difference (1907)
January 11, 2008 5:07 PM
January 11, 2008 5:07 PM
HOT NEWS: Comet 17P/Holmes is undergoing a spectacular eruption!
October 25, 2007 9:14 AM
October 25, 2007 9:14 AM
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Farmers' Almanac Weather Outlook for Alaska
Farmers' Almanac Weather Summary for Alaska Due to Alaska's fairly constant weather patterns, the Farmers' Almanac provides an overall climatological summary for Alaska. This summary should give you a good idea of what type of weather to expect...
Farmers' Almanac Weather Summary for Alaska Due to Alaska's fairly constant weather patterns, the Farmers' Almanac provides an overall climatological summary for Alaska. This summary should give you a good idea of what type of weather to expect...
