Only a few weeks after Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS put on a dazzling show, another comet is headed for a close encounter with the Sun and may become a special celestial sight. Reported to be visible as early as October 28, 2024, The New York Post says that the Halloween Comet “may become bright enough to see during the daytime.” As
According to popular folklore, persimmon seeds may predict winter weather coming. How do you make a persimmon forecast? It’s easy. Just split open seeds of a locally grown fruit and look at the patterns inside. What did the persimmon seed say for 2024-2025? Here’s everything you need to know, include how to make your own
Quick Reference Cold Moon 2026: Wednesday, December 23, 2026, 8:28 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (peak) UTC peak: Thursday, December 24, 2026, 01:28 UTC Moon sign at peak: Cancer Sun sign at peak: Capricorn Best viewing: Tuesday night, December 22, into Christmas Eve, December 24 Why “Cold”: the name marks the deepest cold of the Northern
Quick Reference: October at a Glance Month number: 10th month, 31 days Birthstones: opal (traditional), pink tourmaline (modern) Birth flowers: marigold and cosmos Zodiac: Libra (Sept 23 – Oct 22), Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) Bird: vulture Herbs: dill (Libra), catnip (Scorpio) Birth tree (Celtic): rowan (until Oct 27), hazel (from Oct 28) Full
Before there were weather apps for your smartphone, people looked to nature to prepare for what's to come. What signs of a hard winter are you already seeing in your backyard?
October is a golden month indeed, with the brilliantly golden fall leaves on hickories, aspens, and black maples, along with fields full of the golden shades of ripe hay, piles of orange-gold pumpkins, and so much more. It is perfectly appropriate, then, that the marigold, which is best known for its rich orange-gold coloration, is
The traditional September birth flower, aster is a spritely bloom with a rich history and layers of lore that add extra meaning to its symbolism. By learning more about asters, you can bring even deeper meaning to your flowerbeds, bouquets, and arrangements, not just in September, but all year long. Jump to aster flower meaning
Quick Reference: September Symbols Birthstone: Sapphire (also lapis lazuli and aventurine as alternates) Birth flowers: Aster (purity, wisdom) and morning glory (affection) Birth tree: Vine (in the Celtic tree calendar, Sep 2 to Sep 29) Zodiac: Virgo (Aug 23 to Sep 22) and Libra (Sep 23 to Oct 22) Full Moon: Harvest Moon or Full
Quick Reference Hunter’s Moon 2026: Sunday, October 25, 2026 Peak illumination: 11:12 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (8:12 a.m. Pacific, 15:12 UTC) Moon sign at peak: Taurus Sun sign at peak: Scorpio Best viewing: Saturday evening, October 24, into Monday morning, October 26 Why “Hunter’s”: named for the autumn hunting season, when game fattened on summer