The Orion constellation conjures deep imagination and wonder with just one glance. Something about the placement of the Orion stars ties the entire picture together. Almost every culture in the ancient world associated these stars with a hunter, a giant, or an all-around he-man. His origin story in the Greek myths is murky at best

A full Moon at night is impossible to ignore, but have you ever seen our natural satellite during the day? Most people don’t realize it, but the sight of a daytime Moon in a blue sky is just as common as seeing one in a dark sky at night. How can that be? After all,

When two full Moons appear in a single month, the second one is usually called a Blue Moon. However, there is proof that this popular definition may be a misunderstanding picked up by mainstream media in the 1940s! Learn about different definitions for a Blue Moon, when the next one will occur, superstitions, and ways

We are being visited by a comet from another solar system. Here’s why it’s historic and what to expect.

Love sky events? Mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 3, 2026 to catch the Moon turning red during a total lunar eclipse. The best views in the United States will be on the West Coast and Hawaii. Luckily, you won’t need binoculars or telescopes to see it (and unlike an eclipse of the Sun, no

Quick Reference: Daylight Saving Time 2026 DST 2026 status: In effect right now. Clocks sprang forward Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00 a.m. Next time change (Fall Back): Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 a.m. (2:00 a.m. becomes 1:00 a.m.) Spring Forward 2027: Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 a.m. US rule: Second Sunday in

Love shooting stars? Then you’ll love the Orionid Meteor Shower 2025. We explain everything you need to know! Have questions? Let us know in the comments below! What Are the Orionids? The Orionid Meteor Shower, the second meteor shower of October, peaks during the early morning hours of October 21-22 each year. Why are they

Bundle up and head outside to watch the December Geminids, considered the best of the annual meteor displays. Learn more about this active meteor shower coming to a backyard sky near you!

Full Moons are mysterious, magical, and important ways to mark the passage of time. Each month, the Farmers’ Almanac celebrates the monthly full Moon noting their traditional and alternative names (Sturgeon Moon, Beaver Moon, Harvest Moon, etc.). Most of these names come from the Algonquin, a Native American peoples that once inhabited large areas of

Ever look at the Moon and see a bright star shining beside it? Chances are it’s a planet (usually Venus or Jupiter). Farmers’ Almanac teams up with expert astronomer Dean Regas for this go-to guide to tell you which visible planets are shining tonight (or tomorrow morning) and which direction to look. Visible Planets 2026