Meet Ophiuchus, the so-called 13th constellation in the Zodiac.
Read MoreAstronomy
Farmers’ Almanac astronomy provides the best times to view meteor showers, full moons, facts about planets and stars, plus more!
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.
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 2025, the
Read MoreCentaurus is an ancient constellation and one of the largest and brightest constellations in the sky. Learn more about this half-man/half-horse.
Read MoreLong before Pluto, another spherical chunk of rock and ice in our Solar System was given, and subsequently stripped of, planetary status. Learn about Ceres.
Read MoreThere's a lot of talk of "Supermoons" these days. But what are they, and how are they different from a regular full Moon? We explain.
Read MoreDid you know that many of the familiar star formations you know and love aren't actually constellations? Learn more!
Read MoreIt may have had an identity crisis for a while, but Pluto is a planet again, and it's pretty interesting. Learn more!
Read MoreOur former "ninth planet," Pluto, is actually a dwarf planet. Learn more!
Read MoreSure, everyone knows what a Full Moon is, but do you know what a Waxing Gibbous or a Waning Crescent are? Find out!
Read More