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?

Here's how a soothing, lavish bath experience can be an important ritual to replenish yourself each month on moonlit nights. See the 4 easy steps. Ahhhh

We'll all have an opportunity to see Copernicus, known as the "Monarch of the Moon" during key phases. See the dates!

Native Americans had their own names and legends for the stars to teach lessons and explain the world around them. Read about them here.

This year’s Christmas star isn’t a star—it’s a planet! Look east before sunrise on December 25, 2023 to catch Venus glowing brilliantly. And later that night, watch for a nearly full Christmas Moon (which reaches peak illumination the following night, on Boxing Day). Curious about Christmas stars from previous years? Read on to learn about

If the winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year, why does the earliest sunset occur two weeks prior? We explain.

This glossary includes definitions of astronomical terms that are commonly used in the Farmers’ Almanac and on FarmersAlmanac.com. APHELION: For an object in the solar system, this is the farthest point in its orbit to the Sun  (Perihelion is the object’s closest point from the Sun). APOGEE: For an object circling Earth, this is the farthest