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Today is Day 309 of 2024

47 days until winter begins

Question of the Day

What’s the best method, without cutting into it, to tell when a turkey is done?

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Upcoming Holidays

November 4, 2024

Will Rogers Day

November 5, 2024

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November 11, 2024

Second Summer

November 11, 2024

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Rostrum

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When will there be but 24 letters in the alphabet?

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Weather

Seasonal Outlook

The 2024–2025 Winter Forecast

“This winter, temperatures will be up and snowfall down throughout most of the United States,” reports Carol Connare, the Almanac’s editor-in-chief.

Long-Range Weather

Astronomy

Today's Moon Phase

9% of Full • 3 days old

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Next Full Moon

The Full Beaver Moon, will occur on Friday, November 15, 2024.

Also, see visible planets and bright stars for your area.

Gardening

Planting Calendar

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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

Trees, Shrubs, and Vines

Houseplants

Food

Puddings and Custards

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Fish and Seafood

Easy Tuna Casserole With Noodles

Cakes and Frostings

Ginger Swirl Buns

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About the Almanac

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