Astronomy

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

Why Can You See the Moon During the Day?

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A full Moon at night is impossible to ignore, but have you ever seen our natural satellite during the day? Most people don’t realize it, but the sight of a daytime Moon in a blue sky is just as common as seeing one in a dark sky at night. How can that be? After all,

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What is a Blue Moon And When Is The Next One?

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When two full Moons appear in a single month, the second one is usually called a Blue Moon. However, there is proof that this popular definition may be a misunderstanding picked up by mainstream media in the 1940s! Learn about different definitions for a Blue Moon, when the next one will occur, superstitions, and ways

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The Next Lunar Eclipse: Night Of The Red Moon 2026!

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Love sky events? Mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 3, 2026 to catch the Moon turning red during a total lunar eclipse. The best views in the United States will be on the West Coast and Hawaii. Luckily, you won’t need binoculars or telescopes to see it (and unlike an eclipse of the Sun, no

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Daylight Saving Time 2025: When Does the Time Change?

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When does Daylight Saving Time end? Here is everything you need to know: When Will We “Fall Back” In 2025? Daylight Saving Time 2025 ends on the first Sunday in November. We “fall back” one hour and return to Standard Time on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 2 a.m. (2 a.m. on this date becomes

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When Is The Orionid Meteor Shower 2025?

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Love shooting stars? Then you’ll love the Orionid Meteor Shower 2025. We explain everything you need to know! Have questions? Let us know in the comments below! What Are the Orionids? The Orionid Meteor Shower, the second meteor shower of October, peaks during the early morning hours of October 21-22 each year. Why are they

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Harvest Moon Rituals

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Full Moons are mysterious, magical, and important ways to mark the passage of time. Each month, the Farmers’ Almanac celebrates the monthly full Moon noting their traditional and alternative names (Sturgeon Moon, Beaver Moon, Harvest Moon, etc.). Most of these names come from the Algonquin, a Native American peoples that once inhabited large areas of

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When Is the Next Full Moon 2025-2026?

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The next full Moon, the Full Beaver Moon, will occur on November 5, 2025 at 8:19 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (5:19 a.m. PST and 1:19 p.m. in London). This be the second supermoon of three in a row! Our Full Moon Calendar here lists all the full Moon dates, times, and names for this year

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What Planets Are Visible Tonight

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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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