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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Farmers’ Almanac astronomy provides the best times to view meteor showers, full moons, facts about planets and stars, plus more!
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!
Read MoreCygnus is a swan-shaped constellation passed on to us from the ancient Greeks. Learn more!
Read MoreThe annual Perseid meteor shower is usually one of the most exciting natural light shows of the year. Learn more!
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreLynx is one of the dimmest, and lesser known, constellations in the night sky. Learn more about this wildcat in the sky!
Read MorePerhaps the most storied hero in Greek mythology, Hercules rules the night sky each summer.
Read MoreMeet Ophiuchus, the so-called 13th constellation in the Zodiac.
Read MoreUrban 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.
Read MoreThe Paschal Full Moon is the first full Moon after the spring equinox. The Paschal Full Moon is significant because it determines which date Easter falls on each year. For this reason, Easter is a movable holiday, occurring anywhere from late March to late April. When Is The Next Paschal Full Moon? In 2024, the
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