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The Perseid meteors are bright, numerous, and dependable.

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Rafael Schmall/Universities Space Research Association

Perseid Meteor Shower 2023

The famous spectacle of the summer Perseid meteor shower has begun—and will keep intensifying until its peak Saturday night, August 12, a day later than usual. The Moon won’t mar the show this year, so expect a shooting star every minute!
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Calendar

Today is Day 218 of 2023

48 days until autumn begins

Question of the Day

I’d like to start some pansies by seed. When is the best time to do that?
Answer

Upcoming Holidays

St. Lawrence's Day

Dog Days End

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Bennington Battle Day (Vt.)

Word of the Day

Horse latitudes
Either of two belts of latitudes located over the oceans at about 30° to 35° north and south, having high barometric pressure, calms, and light, changeable winds.

Puzzle of the Day

The Grand Canyon State.(Name the U.S. state!)
Arizona

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Gardening

Planting Calendar

Planting Calendar Sample

Gardening for Everyone

Learn How to Grow a Vegetable Garden

Find our FREE online series of step-by-step guides! Think of it as a “Gardening 101” masterclass with your trusted Almanac gardening experts as your teachers. Learn more!

Growing Guides

Vegetables
Fruits
Herbs
Flowers
Foliage Plants
Trees, Shrubs, and Vines
Houseplants

Weather

Seasonal Forecast

Almanac Spring Frost Dates

Spring Frost Dates

See the average last spring frost dates for your location.

Long-Range Weather

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Astronomy

Today's Moon Phase

Today's Moon Phase

Today's Moon Phase

69% of Full • 20 days old

Next Full Moon

The August full Moon, the Full Sturgeon Moon, will occur on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

Sunrise and Sunset

Also, see moon rise and visible planets for your area.

Food

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About the Almanac

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