NASA is tracking a 1.2 mile wide asteroid making a near pass of Earth this week. But what are asteroids, anyway, and how did they get that name?
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Farmers’ Almanac astronomy provides the best times to view meteor showers, full moons, facts about planets and stars, plus more!
Mars has been in the news recently thanks to Elon Musk. While it's not our nearest neighbor or the brightest planet, it is perhaps the one that most inspires our imagination. Check out these 10 fascinating facts about the fourth planet from the Sun.
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Read MoreThough not the most well known constellation in the night sky, Hydra, the sea serpent, is the longest of the 88 officially recognized modern constellations.
Read MoreLeo is the fifth constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin word meaning “lion.” Learn more!
Read MoreCheck out these 10 fascinating facts about Earth's nearest neighbor and "sister planet," Venus.
Read MoreWe've got some fascinating facts about our solar system's largest planet.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever looked at the calendar pages in your copy of the Farmers’ Almanac, you may have noticed that we refer to the planets as stars. Find out why.
Read MoreDo you know the difference between the astrological and astronomical positions of the Moon? Learn why the Farmers' Almanac includes both.
Read MoreFind out how the accuracy of the Almanac came to the aid of the lawyer who ultimately became the sixteenth President of the United States.
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