Classic Summer Activities and Old-Fashioned Summer Traditions We Still Miss Today Summer traditions have changed dramatically over the past few decades. Before smartphones, streaming services, and air-conditioned homes became the norm, families spent summer days outdoors enjoying simple pleasures that created lasting memories. From catching lightning bugs on warm evenings to gathering for homemade ice

Long before Doppler radar, satellite imagery, and smartphone weather apps, people relied on nature’s clues to forecast what was coming. Farmers, sailors, hunters, and homesteaders carefully observed the sky, animals, plants, and even their own aches and pains for hints about changing weather. These traditional observations—known as weather folklore—have been passed down through generations. While

Farmers’ Almanac Summer Weather Prediction for 2026 For over 200 years, the Farmers’ Almanac has been predicting long-range weather forecasts to help you plan ahead. These forecasts are created using a proprietary formula that adapts to the mysteries of nature and the ever-changing world we live in. The basis of our prediction method was developed

Is it firefly or lightning bug? Learn which name is used across the U.S. and Canada, why these glowing beetles shine, and how to help protect them. Is It Firefly or Lightning Bug? Call it a firefly. Call it a lightning bug. Either way, that tiny twinkling insect drifting over the lawn on a warm

Quick Reference: Full Moons Tonight’s full Moon (May 1, 2026): Full Flower Moon, peak illumination at 1:23 p.m. EDT Next full Moon after that: Full Blue Moon on May 31, 2026 at 4:45 a.m. EDT (a second full Moon in May, hence “Blue”) Most recent full Moon of 2025: Full Cold Moon on December 4,

If you’ve ever looked at the ends of green onions or a lettuce base and thought, “Surely there’s still life in this…”, you’re right. Even without a backyard, you can grow fresh greens and herbs from everyday kitchen scraps using nothing more than a sunny window, a glass jar, and a little water. It’s budget-friendly,

Quick Reference Smell: Air takes on a metallic, ozone smell 20 to 30 minutes before a storm. Sound: Birds and frogs go quiet 30 to 60 minutes ahead. Distant sounds carry farther in damp air. Sky: Mares’ tails (cirrus) signal a warm front within 24 hours. Body: Old injuries, joints, and sinuses respond to falling

Quick Reference Why hurricanes get names: short, distinct names are easier to track, broadcast, and remember than coordinates or numbers. First named storms: Spanish monks in Cuba named hurricanes for the Catholic saint days they fell on, starting in the early 1800s. Modern naming: the World Meteorological Organization rotates six lists of 21 alphabetical names,

SLOTH-LIKE SPRING AHEAD – 2026 FARMERS’ ALMANAC SLOTH-LIKE SPRING AHEAD Spring officially arrives on March 20th with the Vernal Equinox, marking the moment when day and night are nearly equal in length. While this astronomical milestone signals winter’s end, the meteorological reality tells a slower story this year. Much like its namesake, spring is expected

Do you love shooting stars? Wondering if there is a meteor shower tonight? Here are some of the best-known meteor showers, when, and where to see them—followed by more details about each. Plus, meteor shower watching tips. Good luck—and be sure to share your experiences and any photos in the comments section! Seeing a meteor