Why is March's full moon called the Full Worm Moon?
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Farmers’ Almanac astronomy provides the best times to view meteor showers, full moons, facts about planets and stars, plus more!
The Leonid meteor shower 2026 peaks on the night of Tuesday, November 17 into the pre-dawn of Wednesday, November 18,...
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The annual Perseid meteor shower is usually one of the most exciting natural light shows of the year. Learn more!
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Urban legends abound on the subject of things, and people, going haywire around the time of the full Moon. But is there any truth to it? Depends on who you ask.
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Easter doesn't fall on a fixed date because the holiday was originally tied to the lunar calendar, the same calendar...
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A supermoon is a full or new Moon that happens at, or very near, the Moon's closest point to Earth....
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Sure, everyone knows what a Full Moon is, but do you know what a Waxing Gibbous or a Waning Crescent are? Find out!
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Leo is the fifth constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin word meaning “lion.” Learn more!
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We've got some fascinating facts about our solar system's largest planet.
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Do you know the difference between the astrological and astronomical positions of the Moon? Learn why the Farmers' Almanac includes both.
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