Farmers' Almanac Astronomy
Farmers’ Almanac astronomy provides the best times to view meteor showers, full moons, facts about planets and stars, plus more!
Look Up! A Stargazer’s Guide To The September 2018 Night Sky
Dust off those binoculars and break out the telescopes! Here’s a quick look at what’s going on in the sky during the month of September, including the full Harvest Moon, planetary lineups, and more!
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Look Up: A Stargazer’s Guide to the August Night Sky
There are so many wonderful celestial events happening in the August night sky, including the best meteor shower of the year, a full Moon and planetary lineups. Take a look!
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Another Summer Solar Eclipse?
Remember last year’s solar eclipse? We’ve got another coming this week, but it’s not likely you’ll see it. Learn when and where on Earth the Moon’s shadow will fall, and see the video of the eclipse path!
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Perfect Moonless Nights for the Perseids
Mark your calendar for Sunday night, August 12-13, when the Perseid Meteor Shower peaks. See why this year’s display is set up to be one of the best!
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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.
