Posts tagged meteor showers
This Week’s Sky Show: A Celestial Trio and Shooting Stars
Learn where and when to see a planetary trio and the first meteor shower of the new year!
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Why This is the Year to Look For the Perseid Meteor Showers
Set your alarms this week. On the night of August 11th into the 12th, you should be able to view the Perseid Meteor Showers, which could be better than average this year because of Jupiter.
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New Year, New Goals From the Almanac Staff
Each one of the Farmers’ Almanac team members share their personal and professional goals for the new year. Read on!
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Looking Up: A Stargazer’s Guide To January 2016
Happy New Year! Here’s a look at what’s going on in the sky during the month of January, 2016.
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Looking Up: A Stargazer’s Guide To December 2015
There are a lot of exciting things going in the sky throughout the month of December, including a full Moon on Christmas, and two meteor showers! Learn more!
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Get Ready For the Taurid Meteor Showers!
During the month of November we will be treated to 3 meteor showers, including the northern and southern Taurids. Learn more about them here!
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Looking Up: A Stargazer’s Guide To November 2015
Attention skywatchers! There are lots of amazing things going on in the evening (and early morning) sky this month!
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Looking Up: A Stargazer’s Guide To July 2015
Summer is a great time to star gaze! There are a lot of exciting things going on in the sky this month, including two full Moons. Learn more.
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Looking Up: A Stargazer’s Guide To May 2015
Here’s a quick look at what’s going on in the night sky during the month of May, 2015!
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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.
