The August Birthstone is peridot—an enigmatic gemstone! It is often misidentified and mispronounced. Did you know that it falls to Earth in some meteorites? It’s also been found on the Moon! That’s why we call it the “space gem.” The peridot stone is believed to bring happiness and a sense of one’s destiny in life.

Planting Calendar - Gardening by the Moon

There's so much happening in the November night sky, including the Pleiades star cluster, the full Beaver Moon, 3 meteor showers, and much more!

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.

Get to know one of the winter sky's most recognizable figures.

Violets are edible, and are often used to decorate salads, or sprinkled over fish or poultry. They are also often candied in sugar and eaten on their own or used to decorate pastries, or distilled into a sweet syrup used to make violet-flavored treats or liqueurs.