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Each month, we highlight special astronomical events to help you explore the stars, Moon, and night sky from your own backyard. See the Almanac Sky Watch—and sky map.

Featured Astronomy Articles

The Sun Always Shines at Noon

Have you ever noticed that on an overcast day the sun will often break through the clouds close to midday?
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Moon Phase Calendar

Full Moon Dates

Get full Moon dates 2013 and Moon phases—customized to YOUR location! Click for the Moon Phase Calendar.

Eclipse Dates for the Next Two Years

Eclipse DatesWhen's the next solar or lunar eclipse? See Eclipse Dates 2013.

Moon Question of the Day

What causes the distance from Earth to the Moon to vary? More

Moon Folklore of the Day

Seeing a new moon through closed windows is unlucky. More

Meteor Showers

Meteor Shower GuideCatch a star! See meteor showers dates for 2013 —plus viewing tips.

Tide Predictor

Tide Predictor With the Tide Predictions Calculator, find high and low beach tides for any location in the U.S. and Canada for any date.

Solstices & Equinoxes

Seasons for 2011Mark the start of spring, summer, fall, and winter. See equinox and solstice dates.

Sun Photo Contest

Share your best photos and you could win a prize. Click here to enter the contest.

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