Farmers' Almanac Astronomy
Farmers’ Almanac astronomy provides the best times to view meteor showers, full moons, facts about planets and stars, plus more!
Be A Lunar Eclipse Observer: Tell Us What You See!
Ready to be an official eclipse observer? Report what you see during the different phases of the upcoming total lunar eclipse. No special equipment necessary!
Learn how to participate »Recent Astronomy Articles
Wolf Moon Lunar Eclipse: Everything You Need To Know
Get ready for a midwinter celestial treat—a spectacular total lunar eclipse will be visible by nearly 3 billion people worldwide on January 20. Learn when and where to watch!
Learn more about the January lunar eclipse »
Venus Brightest These Early December Mornings
Dazzling Venus will be shining at its greatest brilliancy this week—even outshining Sirius. Learn where and when to spot it.
Learn more about Venus »
Christmas Comet To Pass Close To Earth December 16th
On Sunday night, the brightest comet of the year will pass close to Earth. How close is close? Will you be able to see it? We have the details…
Learn more about Comet Wirtanen »
If you notice a hole in the upper left-hand corner of your Farmers' Almanac, don't return it to the store! That hole isn't a defect; it's a part of history. Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1919, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.
