Virgo, the Maiden, is the sixth constellation of the Zodiac. Most of her stars are dim, but Virgo's bright blue-white star, Spica, is easy to spot. Read more!

Zodiac Calendar – Moon’s Astrological Place in the Zodiac The signs listed below are based on astrological calculations. Use these signs for all planting and other Almanac traditions. Check below our calendar for an explanation of the zodiac signs. Zodiac Signs, Astrology And Astronomy Explained Astrology interprets the influence that the Sun and Moon have while they

This year’s Full Snow Moon astrology may bring feelings of introspection and isolation, echoing the frosty temperatures outside. Start putting your self-care package together now, so it’s within arm’s reach! What may this last full Moon of winter hold for you according to your zodiac sign? The Farmers’ Almanac teams up with world-renowned astrologer Kyle

As the summer heat reaches a fever pitch, you may begin to wonder what’s in store for the months ahead. A Blue Moon arrives at the end of August. According to astrology, when two full Moons occur in a single month, you may feel more intense emotions. Moreover, this Blue Moon is the third consecutive

May’s night sky brings the Full Flower Moon, a lunar eclipse, and opportunities to witness some of the brightest stars in the sky. Look southeast for Arcturus in “The Spring Triangle” and west for Venus shining after sunset, especially towards the end of the month when she will be accompanied by the crescent Moon. Learn

Did you know that many of the familiar star formations you know and love aren't actually constellations? Learn more!

You’ve heard of Mercury retrograde, but did you know that all of the planets have apparent retrograde motion? That’s right, each planet appears to move backward in the sky at specific intervals—some for weeks and others for months at a time! Mercury retrograde gets a bad wrap for causing horror stories and comedy acts, but

As cooler breezes blow, trees burst with fiery colors, and nights get longer, you may ask yourself, “What great things may come with this new season?” Occurring one week after the equinox, September’s Full Harvest Moon will be the first full Moon of fall, the fourth supermoon in a row, and the last supermoon of

The May night sky has many highlights, including a chance to see ancient dust from Halley’s Comet (as shooting stars), the Spring Triangle (a giant triangle—easy for kids to spot!), and the full Flower Moon. Early risers will get a chance to see the Moon kissing Saturn in the predawn May sky. All these sky

As we venture further into the shorter days and chilly nights of autumn, we have quite a feast for the eyes when we look to the sky this month. This is because October 2023 will bring spectacular meteor showers and two major cosmic events: a solar eclipse on October 14 followed by a lunar eclipse with the Full