Here’s a closer look at the stars that make up the most-recognized constellation in our night sky.
Astronomy
Farmers’ Almanac astronomy provides the best times to view meteor showers, full moons, facts about planets and stars, plus more!
You may have heard the January 31st Blue Blood Moon referred to as “supermoon,” but is it really? Does the media have it wrong? Find out.
Head outside on these chilly winter evenings to spot our galaxy’s brightest star, Sirius.
The most famous variable star flashes like a lighthouse in the night sky. This month it is near its peak brightness, easily viewed with the naked eye. Learn more!
Be sure to spot this trio in the night sky. We tell you when and where to look. Plus find out why January is the month of Mars!
Happy New Year! Here is a list of all the exciting celestial events happening in the heavens this month, including two full Moons, a meteor shower, and planetary line ups.
Have you ever looked at a star formation and thought, “how’d they come up with that name?” Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Learn more.
The Milky Way is always a fascinating sight, but the stars within it also provide their own show. We explain which ones to locate this fall.
Halloween may be over but now is the time to spot Algol, known as the demon star, winking from a severed head! See when and where to look — no binoculars needed!
The bright stars of Cassiopeia are easy to spot if you know what to look for, and her tale from Greek mythology is much like a soap opera.
Helpful Hint…
Rainwater is a great way to conserve water and save money by reusing it to water plants and lawns. There are elaborate rain catchers you can buy, but a big barrel works too. Just be sure to cover the barrels or put a screen over to keep leaves and other debris from falling in. Cover the barrel when full to prevent overflow.
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.
