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Huge arcs and pillars of color dance and float through the dark.
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Learn about March's Full Moon, folklore and facts. Watch the Worm Moon video!
Eclipse Dates 2014
When's the next solar or lunar eclipse? See Eclipse Dates for 2014.
First Day of Spring
Welcome spring on our vernal equinox page.
Astronomy Blog
We are going to jump ship here and head back toward Earth for a close-up on Jupiter.
Moon Question of the Day
What exactly is a waning or waxing gibbous or crescent Moon? More
Moon Folklore of the Day
As many days from the first new moon, so many times will it thaw during the winter. 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.
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Best date to take a licensure exam?
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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:...
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When to Plant water melon
(chestertakau)
This statement below planting water melon on the second quarter does it mean germinating seeds or does it mean transplanting from nursery to the garden. i got that from some...
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astrological sign SEX what does it mean
(Eva Shurtz)
Today,July 12, 2013 has the sign of SEX in my Local Almanac for planting. What does that mean ? Is that a day to plant or weed or harvest or what ? Yesterday was a weed day and...
