Though not the most well known constellation in the night sky, Hydra, the sea serpent, is the longest of the 88 officially recognized modern constellations.

Leo is the fifth constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin word meaning “lion.” Learn more!

Check out these 10 fascinating facts about Earth's nearest neighbor and "sister planet," Venus.

We've got some fascinating facts about our solar system's largest planet.

If you’ve ever looked at the calendar pages in your copy of the Farmers’ Almanac, you may have noticed that we refer to the planets as stars. Find out why.

Do you know the difference between the astrological and astronomical positions of the Moon? Learn why the Farmers' Almanac includes both.

Find out how the accuracy of the Almanac came to the aid of the lawyer who ultimately became the sixteenth President of the United States.

Is it possible that a star could appear red or green in color?

In Canada and Northern portions of the United States, the Big Dipper is visible year round and is one of the most prominent groups of stars in the night sky. Learn more!

The next full Moon will occur on Thursday, May 23, and reach peak illumination at 9:53 a.m. Eastern time. Our Full Moon Calendar here lists all the full Moon dates, times, and names for this year and next. Please share your photos in the comments! (See the Moon’s current phase.) Full Moon Calendar 2024 Full