Remember last year’s solar eclipse? We’ve got another coming this week, but it’s not likely you’ll see it. Learn when and where on Earth the Moon’s shadow will fall, and see the video of the eclipse path!
Astronomy
Farmers’ Almanac astronomy provides the best times to view meteor showers, full moons, facts about planets and stars, plus more!
Mark your calendar for August 12-13, when the Perseid Meteor Shower peaks. See why this shower is a fan favorite. Will the bright Moon hinder viewing? Find out.
Mars has been hard to miss these last few weeks, which is why this has been dubbed the “summer of Mars.” Learn why the Red Planet is so brilliant this month!
This month’s night sky is full of events to look for. Learn more about when and what to watch for as you enjoy the July night sky.
A day to celebrate Asteroids? Sort of. Asteroid Day marks the anniversary of an explosion so enormous, researchers are still trying to figure out what happened.
The internet is abuzz with news of the longest lunar eclipse of the 21st Century coming in late July. But not everyone will be able to see it. We explain.
Dust off those telescopes! On Wednesday, June 27th, Earth will be between Saturn and the Sun, creating what astronomers call “opposition,” making for ideal viewing conditions of the ringed planet. Learn when and where to view it.
If Aurora Borealis sightings are on your bucket list, you’re in luck. Everyone has a chance to see them, you just have to know when and where to look. Learn more.
There are lots of exciting things happening in the cosmos this month, including a full Moon, planetary line ups, and more. We list everything to look for so you don’t miss a thing!
Throughout May Jupiter will be shining brilliantly and will pair up with the Moon and stars for some interesting celestial formations. Find out when and where to look!
Helpful Hint…
Got a bug bite that itches? Soak a cotton pad in Witch Hazel and apply to the bug bite. Wait a few minutes and the itch will be gone!
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.
