Astronomy

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

What Is “False Dawn”?

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This month, you might be able to spot this ghostly glow extending up from the horizon before the sun rises. But you'll need to get someplace dark.

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Lyrid Meteor Shower

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This month, the annual Lyrid meteor shower is active from April 14-25 but will peak in the early morning hours of April 23! Why Are They Called the Lyrids? The radiant point of this shower is near the bright star Vega in the constellation Lyra the Lyre (or Harp), hence the name “Lyrids.” But you don’t need

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