Did you know that meteorologists define seasons differently than the average person? The seasons you are familiar with, according to the calendar, are “astronomical,” but the seasons that your meteorologist chats about on the evening news are “meteorological.” For meteorologists, the seasons are defined by the months with temperatures and weather often associated with each.

Halloween is Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Hallow’s Eve falls on October 31 each year. Ever wondered how trick-or-treating began? Learn about the spooky origins of Halloween traditions. We’ve got some great recipes too! Read on. Upcoming Dates for Halloween Year Date 2023 Tuesday, October 31 2024 Thursday, October 31 Halloween History October is one of

Full Moons are mysterious, magical, and important ways to mark the passage of time. Each month, the Farmers’ Almanac celebrates the monthly full Moon noting their traditional and alternative names (Sturgeon Moon, Beaver Moon, Harvest Moon, etc.). Most of these names come from the Algonquin, a Native American peoples that once inhabited large areas of

Mooncakes are a part of what many call the Mooncake Festival or Mid-Autumn Festival. These special treats are an essential part of the festivities, and their significance goes beyond just their delicious taste.

If summer solstice marks the first day of summer, why is “Midsummer” just a few days later? Learn the origins of this special holiday and discover fun Midsummer celebrations for your friends and family! Origins of Midsummer and St. John’s Day Midsummer celebrates the joy of long, warm days spent outside in the summertime. It’s

Learn how the island borough’s famous grid layout serves as a modern-day celestial calendar a few times a year.

Wondering when we're at the halfway point of winter, on our way to spring? Many think it's Groundhog Day. We explain.

The midpoint of summer officially occurs on August 7, 2023, meaning summer is half over. Depending on how your summer is going, this is either good news or bad news. But one thing is constant for everyone: it is getting darker earlier in the evening. Since the Summer Solstice on June 21, the length of

We greet the first day of the new season with the spring equinox, but what is it, exactly? And why does the first day of spring change? We explain.

Why are some years leap years while others are not? And when is the next leap year? We explain.