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Thousands of years ago, people spent hours gazing at the night sky. They found that by connecting the stars as if they were dots, patterns emerged that resembled animals, people and things.
Rise & Set
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Sky Watch
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
Full Moon Video
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Learn about July's Full Moon, folklore and facts. Watch the Buck Moon video!
Eclipse Dates
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See which eclipses will be visible across North America.
Click for 2014 Eclipse Dates.
Astronomy Blog
The Whirlpool Galaxy, or M51, is a massive spiral type galaxy that is positioned beautifully face-on near The Big Dipper in the constellation Canes Venatici.
Moon Question of the Day
Who were the Roman and Greek goddesses of the Moon and the sea? More
Moon Folklore of the Day
Anything cut during the waning moon will not grow, including plants, hair, and fingernails. More
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.
Meteor Showers
Catch a star! See meteor showers dates for 2014 —plus viewing tips.
Sun Photo Contest
Share your best photos and you could win a prize. Click here to enter the contest.
Astronomy Videos
Enjoy videos about weather, gardening, the Moon, and more! See the Video Gallery.
Forums
Astronomy Forum
Find like-minded people and friendly discussion. Click on the links below to read recent topics and to post comments.
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Angle of the Sun
(Marybeth Shipley)
Hello! I was wondering why the angle of the sun is different in Autumn than in Spring. The Azimuths are the same, but in Autumn the shadows are longer and the light seems...
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can u believe in Astrology?
(raghu19)
To this day, politicians and judges, world-famous celebrities, powerful businessmen, and financiers from all over the world, still use astrology to guide them when they make...
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Best date to take a licensure exam?
(Mtnlite)
I'm looking to schedule a very important licensing exam between now and July. My granny wouldn't even cut our hair without checking the almanac. Please advise when would be some...
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The man of the signs
(kmueller1720)
Greetings...My son is the sign of Taurus and I can't remember what my mom taught me,rest her soul. for surgury do I have it done when Taurus (neck)is far away from the area. ie:...
