Astronomy

Farmers’ Almanac astronomy provides the best times to view meteor showers, full moons, facts about planets and stars, plus more!

Astrology Of Eclipses — See How One May Affect You!

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According to astrology, eclipses bring rapid developments and encourage us to move in the best direction — personally and collectively, as a society. If you are on the “right path,” you may experience major triumphs and victories. If not, you may meet a challenge that forces you to change direction, for the better. Curious how

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Full Moon August 2025 – Sturgeon Moon And Alternative Names

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The full Moon August 2025 is a fishy one indeed – the full “Sturgeon Moon.” Named for abundant fishing, particularly of lake sturgeon in late summer, the August Moon also has a variety of other names, each with connections to different cultures and the bounty of the season. Full Moon August 2025: Saturday, August 9Peak Illumination: 3:55

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Full Moon May 2026 – Flower Moon And Alternative Names

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There will be two full Moons in May 2026. The first one, known as the Flower Moon, occurs on May 1, 2026 at 1:23 p.m. Eastern (10:23 a.m. Pacific; 6:23 p.m. in London). The second full Moon, the Blue Moon, occurs on May 31, 2026 at 4:45 a.m. Eastern (1:45 a.m. Pacific; 9:45 a.m. in

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Planet Parade 2025: See Six Planets Together!

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In August 2025, six planets and the Moon will form a giant arc in the sky before sunrise: Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, the Moon, Uranus, Saturn, and Neptune. Here’s your guide to Planet Parade 2025, “Summer Edition,” including recommended dates, directions, and frequently asked questions, courtesy of expert astronomer Dean Regas. If you don’t already have

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Full Moon July 2026 – Buck Moon And Alternative Names

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The full Moon July 2026 comes when nature is in full-growth. Crops are either ripening or beginning to be harvested. The annual rite of you-pick strawberries wraps up in the beginning of the month and folks in the Midwest check to see if the corn is “knee high by the Fourth of July.” But why

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Visible Planets – When and Where to View

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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

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When Is the Next Full Moon 2025-2026?

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The next full Moon, the Full Sturgeon Moon, will occur on August 9, 2025 at 3:55 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (12:55 a.m. Pacific and 8:55 a.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 Moon

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Is Mercury In Retrograde? Mercury Retrograde 2025-2030 Dates

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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

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Another New Comet For Halloween!?

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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

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