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

In case you missed the Parade of Planets with the Moon in June 2022, here is a beautiful record of the event. This photo was taken on June 24, 2022 at 4:35 am: Thank you to Scott Readman and all of our readers who shared photos of this spectacular celestial event on Facebook (and Instagram).

You will not find this meteor shower on our annual list, yet there's a chance it will be the very best display of the year! After Memorial Day fireworks are over, continue gazing toward the sky for rare meteors due to enter Earth's atmosphere that night (or the following night). The circumstances for producing a shower of this kind are rather unique, making this a brand-new, one-time only event! Read on.

A total eclipse of the Moon will take place on Sunday, May 15, 2022. (See exact times below.) The event will be visible in North and South America and may be seen without binoculars or telescopic equipment—even through the haze of a big cities! Unlike an eclipse of the Sun, no eye protection will be needed. Read on.

Wondering about the dates of this year's solar and lunar eclipses? We have them, plus folklore, superstitions, and more!

On November 18-19 we'll be treated to a partial lunar eclipse with a very unique shading effect. We've got the details and timetable for all time zones!

How can you have a Harvest Moon arrive before summer has wound down? We explain.

If the days start getting shorter after the solstice, why does the latest sunset happen almost a week later? We explain.

Get ready for a most unusual sunrise solar eclipse! Who gets the best view? We have maps, details, and times here!

Mark your calendars for the wee hours of May 26th for an early riser's lunar eclipse at moonset. We have times and details for your time zone! Who will get to see it?