Native Americans had their own names and legends for the stars to teach lessons and explain the world around them. Read about them here.

This year’s Christmas star isn’t a star—it’s a planet! Look east before sunrise on December 25, 2023 to catch Venus glowing brilliantly. And later that night, watch for a nearly full Christmas Moon (which reaches peak illumination the following night, on Boxing Day). Curious about Christmas stars from previous years? Read on to learn about

If the winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year, why does the earliest sunset occur two weeks prior? We explain.

This glossary includes definitions of astronomical terms that are commonly used in the Farmers’ Almanac and on FarmersAlmanac.com. APHELION: For an object in the solar system, this is the farthest point in its orbit to the Sun  (Perihelion is the object’s closest point from the Sun). APOGEE: For an object circling Earth, this is the farthest

So many exciting things are happening in the night sky this month, including the year's best meteor shower, a Blue Moon, and more!

There's a lot to see in the sky during September, including a full Harvest Moon and stunning planetary pairings. Mark your calendars!

There's a lot to see in the night sky this month, including the full Hunter's Moon, a meteor shower, and stunning planetary lineups. Bookmark this page so you don't miss a thing!

This month will be an exciting month for viewing stunning planets, multiple meteor showers, a partial lunar eclipse, and the full Beaver Moon. Be sure to bookmark this page and refer to it all month long!

This month, Mars puts on quite a show: it shines its brightest and best, pairs up with the Harvest Moon, and won't come this close to Earth until 2035!

Love shooting stars? The Delta Aquarid Meteor Shower peaks int he last days of July. Learn when and where to watch!