Quick Reference Buck Moon 2026: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Peak illumination: 10:36 a.m. Eastern Time (14:36 UTC) Rule: the first full Moon of July is the Buck Moon Other names: Thunder Moon, Hay Moon, Mead Moon, Salmon Moon Best viewing: Wednesday night, July 29, into Thursday morning, July 30 Zodiac sign: Aquarius (Sun in Leo,

In the heat of summer, brilliant blooms of larkspur color the landscape across the northern hemisphere. As the traditional July month birth flower, larkspur is synonymous with summer, but it also has surprisingly rich folklore and symbolism that make it meaningful and far more than just a pretty flower. Along with the alternative July birth

Need good luck? We explain where this quirky tradition and superstition came from.

Religions and cultures across the globe and through the ages have suggested the idea that those who pass on to the other side remain with us, unseen, to watch over and guide us. While the specifics may vary, this belief is so common its practically universal. Many people still believe that, if we know how

Quick Reference Why a rooster: the rooster became the symbol of St. Peter after the Last Supper passage in which he denied Jesus three times before the cock crowed. Who put it there: Pope Gregory I called the rooster “the most suitable symbol for Christianity” between 590 and 604 AD. Pope Nicholas made it official

Harvest both tomatoes and potatoes from the same plant: Meet the pomato plant! (Yes, you read that right.) Pomato plants are growing in popularity as a unique way to conserve space in small gardens. Plus, they make a fun conservation starter! Here are 5 reasons to plant a pomato. What is a Pomato? A pomato

Love leatherback sea turtles? If you live in Florida, Texas, or another southern coastal state, consider volunteering to help save the sea turtles! Even if you aren’t on the coast, there are still ways to make a difference. Here is everything you need to know, including helpful links to get started as well as turtle

Quick Reference Flower Moon 2026 (Blue Moon): Sunday, May 31, 2026 Peak illumination: 4:45 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (8:45 UTC) Moon sign: Sagittarius (9 degrees), with the Sun in Gemini (9 degrees) First May full Moon: Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:23 p.m. EDT in Scorpio Why “Blue Moon”: May 2026 carries two full Moons

Ever hear the expression “tell it to the bees?” Learn what it means, as well as other interesting lore and legends about honey bees. Honey Bee Lore and Legends  The value of honey bees has been recognized for millennia. In ancient Egypt, bees were believed to have been formed from the tears of the sun

Quick Reference April Full Moon: the Pink Moon, the first full Moon of spring 2026 Pink Moon: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, peaking 3:12 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time 2027 Pink Moon: Tuesday, April 20, 2027 (next April full Moon) Rule: the first (and usually only) full Moon of April Why “Pink”: named for the early-spring bloom