New Year weather lore, forecasts, sky wonders

Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, January 1, 2019

janus

Janus am I; oldest of potentates;
Forward I look, and backward, and below
I count, as god of avenues and gates,
The years that through my portals come and go.
—Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–82)
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
1st day of the year


Nancy Lopez (golfer) was born on this day in 1957.
Donna Douglas (actress) died on this day in 2015.
 
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Welcome 2019!

The Month of January 2019: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore
Welcome to January! Start the new year by learning about this month’s important holidays, seasonal recipes, gardening tips, Moon dates, folklore, and more!
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Chala Cell Phone Cross Body Purses

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New Year's Weather Lore

New Year’s Day Weather Folklore
A new year is always ripe with possibilities. Though we have our forecasts, we also enjoy the tradition of looking to winter weather folklore.
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The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening Calendar

Our perennial best-seller for over 40 years! Features original, full-color illustrations.
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January and February Forecasts

Long-Range Weather Forecast
Since 1792, The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been known for its traditionally 80 percent–accurate forecasts.
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The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Watcher's Calendar

For those who like to keep an eye on the sky! Dramatic images of fantastic weather phenomena. 
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January Night Wonders!

Night Sky for January 2019
The new year kicks off with a total eclipse of the Moon on January 20–21, 2019. Here are highlights of the “Great American total lunar eclipse”—plus, more night sky highlights for January.
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Notebook

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Got a Headache?

Causes (and Effects) of the Common Headache
More time is lost to business and industry from headaches than from heart disease, stroke, and cancer combined. If you suffer from headaches, consider this …
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2019 MOON WALL CALENDAR

Want to enjoy the beautiful Moon year-round? Check out our 2019 Moon Wall Calendar that is loaded with amazing lunar lore, facts, and photos!   
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