Ever look at the Moon and see a bright star shining beside it? Chances are it’s a planet (usually Venus or Jupiter). Farmers’ Almanac teams up with expert astronomer Dean Regas for this go-to guide to tell you which visible planets are shining tonight (or tomorrow morning) and which direction to look. Visible Planets 2025

The next full Moon, the Full Buck Moon, will occur on Wednesday, July 10, 2025 at 4:37 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (1:37 p.m. Pacific and 9:37 p.m. in London). Our Full Moon Calendar here lists all the full Moon dates, times, and names for this year and next. Share your photos in the comments! Full

The next Mercury retrograde begins on July 18 and ends on August 11, 2025. But what is mercury retrograde? Why and how often does it occur? Does it affect your travel plans and communication? What is retro “shade” and is there a bright side to Mercury retrograde? Here is everything you need to know, including

In January and February 2025, six planets will form a giant arc in the evening sky: Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, and Saturn. At the end of February, Mercury will join the fun, replacing Saturn. Here’s your guide to the Planet Parade 2025, including suggested dates, directions, and frequently asked questions, courtesy of expert astronomer

Only a few weeks after Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS put on a dazzling show, another comet is headed for a close encounter with the Sun and may become a special celestial sight. Reported to be visible as early as October 28, 2024, The New York Post says that the Halloween Comet “may become bright enough to see during the daytime.” As

This year’s December night sky brings the Full Cold Moon as well as excellent opportunities to view Jupiter, Venus, and other bright planets. Don’t miss a beautiful crescent Moon on Christmas morning (before sunrise). Also, while one of the most popular shooting stars usually arrive in December, the light of the full Moon will obscure

This year’s November night sky brings the Beaver Moon—the fourth and final full Supermoon of 2024, as well as a great opportunity to see Jupiter through your telescope. While there is a chance you’ll see shooting stars—part of the Taurids and the Leonids, we don’t recommend bundling up for these as the bright Moon will

When Will We “Spring Forward” In 2026? Daylight Saving Time 2026 begins on the second Sunday in March in most areas of the US. In 2026, we will “spring forward” one hour on Sunday, March 8, 2026. At 2 a.m. on this date, the time will spring forward to become 3 a.m. When Will We

This year’s October night sky brings the Hunter’s Moon, the closest (and therefore the largest) supermoon of 2024. Plus, a bright comet that may be visible during the day! Here’s everything you need to know about sky events this month, including bright stars, Venus kissing the Moon, and a “Trick or Treat” triple threat you

This year’s September night sky brings a partial lunar eclipse of the famous Harvest Moon as well as your best opportunity to see Saturn through a telescope. Plus, see the Moon kissing planets and getting cozy with others over the month. Farmers’ Almanac astronomical reports have been in continuous publication since 1818. Tell us in