Few star figures are as familiar and unique as the Pleiades. As poet Lord Tennyson wrote, they “glitter like a swarm of fireflies tangled in a silver braid.”
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Farmers’ Almanac astronomy provides the best times to view meteor showers, full moons, facts about planets and stars, plus more!
How far is a trip to the Moon if you were to drive there in your car? How big is the Sun? Prepare to have your mind blown!
Read MoreThe famed winged horse of Greek mythology is easy to find on these autumn nights. But its shape is often confused with another well-known star cluster. Learn more.
Read MoreEvery autumn, vast numbers of songbirds depart from our northerly latitudes and fly south to warmer climes, many at night. How do they know where they're going? We explain.
Read MoreLearn the lore behind the mythical half-goat, half-fish constellation that's best viewed this month!
Read MoreDid you ever wonder why it's called "Milky Way?" Read on for some fascinating facts and lore.
Read MoreHere's a great way to test how dark you night sky is, which will tell you how successful you'll be at stargazing.
Read MoreEver notice how big the Moon appears at times or in pictures? It's called Moon Illusion. Learn more.
Read MoreThe Eta Aquarid meteor showers are exciting because they are the dust left behind by the famous Halley's Comet, some of which can be quite impressive!
Read MoreCould the stars within the Big Dipper help you pass an eye test? Learn more.
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