The full Moon has long been tied to one of our favorite monsters, the werewolf. Learn about the legend behind this creature.
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Farmers’ Almanac astronomy provides the best times to view meteor showers, full moons, facts about planets and stars, plus more!
Meet Cassiopeia, the arrogant queen sentenced to spend half of each year upside down in the sky for her vanity. Learn more!
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The Seven Sisters asterism, known as the Pleiades star cluster, is one of the most stunning sights in the nighttime sky, especially throughout November.
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Not yet recognized as a dwarf planet, TNO Orcus meets all of the requirements. Learn more about this ominously-named distant object.
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Of all the constellations recognized in the night sky, Pegasus is, perhaps, the one that most captures the imagination, from ancient times all the way to the present day. Learn more!
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Cygnus is a swan-shaped constellation passed on to us from the ancient Greeks. Learn more!
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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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The Milky Way isn't just the name of a candy bar -- it's also our own corner of the Universe. Check out these interesting facts.
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Lynx is one of the dimmest, and lesser known, constellations in the night sky. Learn more about this wildcat in the sky!
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Perhaps the most storied hero in Greek mythology, Hercules rules the night sky each summer.
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