Love shooting stars? The Delta Aquarid meteor shower peaks July 28-29th. Learn when and where to watch!
Astronomy
Farmers’ Almanac astronomy provides the best times to view meteor showers, full moons, facts about planets and stars, plus more!
Looks like “third time’s a charm” for skywatchers to be treated to a bright comet sighting with Comet NEOWISE, which made its debut this month.
As most of us are probably aware, July 4th fireworks have been canceled in many cities and towns across the United States. But there’s good news: thanks to this month’s full Moon, the sky will still “light up.” This year, nature has timed the arrival
Learn more about what causes these unusual visions in the sky!
Set your alarms early on June 19th to be treated to a rare celestial display. Learn when and where to watch!
Comet SWAN may be visible as early as this weekend. Will it dazzle or disappoint? We explain.
There’s talk that Betelgeuse’s recent strange pulsating might be a signal that the star is about to blow apart and become a supernova. But is it true? We explain.
This year promises to be a real treat for stargazers, especially when it comes to full Moons. Mark your calendars for these lunar events!
Is it a bird? A plane? A UFO? No, it’s Venus and it pairs up with the crescent Moon in a wonderful holiday display. Learn when and where to view it!
There’s been some debate over when we officially ring in the new decade. Is it 2020 or do we wait another year? We explain.
Helpful Hint…
Freeze stale and leftover rolls and bread slices (including ends!) and use to make holiday stuffing, croutons, and breadcrumbs.
If you notice a hole in the upper left-hand corner of your Farmers' Almanac, don't return it to the store! That hole isn't a defect; it's a part of history. Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1919, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.
