Astronomy
Farmers’ Almanac astronomy provides the best times to view meteor showers, full moons, facts about planets and stars, plus more!
Easter 2008 was on March 23rd, one of the earliest dates in can occur. But why?
The text of Franklin’s letter in which he described why there should be some changes with the clocks.
Ever wonder why we have leap day every four years?
Zodiac is a term that is used often, but do you know what it really means?
Ever wonder how old a star is? Or if it ever explodes? Read on for the answers and more star-filled information.
Years ago, the timeframe for Daylight Saving Time changed. But does this new system really make sense? Weigh in!
Helpful Hint…
Make your own self-watering system for your garden plants while you’re on vacation. Simply drill or nail 3-4 small holes in the cap of a clean, empty 2-liter soda bottle. Cut off the bottom of the bottle, then insert it upside-down in the soil near the plants. Fill with water for slow-drip watering.
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.
