Astronomy

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

Full Moon June 2024 – Strawberry Moon And Alternative Names

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The full Moon June 2024 is one of the sweetest of the year—the Strawberry Moon. But why does the full Moon in June have such a berry-licious name, and what other names are associated with the astronomical event every June in other cultures? June 2024 Full Moon: Friday, June 21Peak Illumination: 9:08 p.m. Eastern Time Full Moon

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Full Moon May 2024 – Flower Moon And Alternative Names

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The full Moon May 2024 marks the peak of spring in many parts of North America that acts as a transition into summer’s sunny days and warm nights. The May full Moon is often called the “Flower Moon” with reverence to abundant flowers in bloom, a prelude to Mother Nature’s coming attractions. But what other

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Full Moon April 2024 – Pink Moon And Alternative Names

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The full Moon April 2024 is a hopeful sign of spring, indicating the return of life and the resurgence of nature after winter’s dormancy. The April full Moon is often called the “Pink Moon,” but why? What other names does this first spring full Moon go by in different cultures? Full Moon April 2024: Tuesday, April

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Exceptional Earth

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Planet is Earth is exceptional for many reasons, but most of all because it's home. Learn more about this unique ball of rock in space!

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A Snake in the Sky

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Normally, if you wanted to see a snake, you would look down, but that’s not the case with Serpens, an ancient star formation that slithered its way into the sky during the time of the ancient Greeks.

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