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First Day of Seasons 2017

Find equinox and solstice dates for 2017 and 2018—specifically, the March equinox, the June...
Ruins

Spooky Sky: We Dare You to Go Out!

The Sun is setting earlier and earlier: It’s really dark. The leaves are dropping quickly now, so...
What is Planet Nine?

Looking for Planet Nine

What is Planet Nine? Find out more about a possible new planet in our solar system. Everyone likes...
Orion Constellation

How to See Orion: The Hunter Constellation

Orion the Hunter is a constellation that can be seen by everyone on Earth, so find out how to find...
Comet Catalina from Slooh.com

How to See Comet Catalina

Everyone loves comets.  When we get a bright one every 15 or 20 years the world goes nuts.  We...
Star of Bethlehem

The Star of Bethlehem

What is the Star of Bethlehem, and what is its significance? Every holiday season, planetariums...
Horizon Sunset

When is the Darkest Day of Winter?

The darkest afternoon—our earliest sunset—is upon us. For most of us, the darkest day of winter...
Deneb

What Star is Directly Overhead?

Look straight up at a star—and see where you are heading! Something very cool is overhead. Next...
Supermoon Silhouette

What is a Supermoon: Fact or Fiction

On recent full Moons, have you seen the media urging everyone to rush out and see the Supermoon?...
Pluto by New Horizon Spacecraft

Should Pluto be a Planet?

Should Pluto be a planet? Having now seen some of our first-ever close-up pictures of Pluto, let’s...
Night Sky Camping

October Planet Show Extends its Run

The action remains glued to the morning sky.  We’re talking 6:00 AM.  Normally, planet conjunctions...
Four Planets Meet in the October 2015 Night Sky!

Four Planets Meet in the October 2015 Night Sky!

The wild morning display continues! See four planets performing the year’s best conjunctions. It’s...
Stargazing from Earth

Sky Maps (Star Charts): October 2015

Find your way around the night sky! Below is a free sky map for OCTOBER 2015 as well as a printable...
Sky Watch

Sky Watch: October 2015

Welcome to the October 2015 Sky Watch, courtesy of The Old Farmer’s Almanac. Here are the month’s ...
Stargazing

Navigating the Night Sky

The wonder of the universe is at your fingertips! In this post, we highlight all of the tools that...
Strawberry June Moon

Full Moon for June 2018

Learn more about the Full Moon for June 2018. Why is it called the Strawberry Moon? When is the...
Full Buck Moon

Full Moon for July 2018

Learn about the Full Moon for July 2018—the Full Buck Moon—plus, see the best days by the Moon,...
Full Sturgeon Moon

Full Moon for August 2018

The Full Sturgeon Moon rises! Learn more about the full Moon for August 2018—including Moon phase...
Stargazing

Sky Map (Star Chart): September 2017

Look up with the September 2017 sky map to navigate the stars and constellations in the night sky....
Stargazing

Sky Map (Star Chart): October 2017

Look up with the October 2018 sky map to navigate the stars and constellations in the night sky. On...
Autumnal Equinox

The Old, Misunderstood Equinox

The autumnal equinox occurs on Friday afternoon, the 22nd, at 4:02 P.M.  The reason for the equinox...
Sunrise Frost

The Cooling Effect of the Sun

As Earth continues to warm, lower solar radiation may help to ease the heat’s impact—temporarily....
Autumnal Equinox - Fall Road

Autumnal Equinox 2017: First Day of Fall

The autumnal equinox or September equinox falls on September 22. Here’s everything you need to know...
What is a Harvest Moon?

What Is a Harvest Moon?

In 2017, the Harvest Moon falls in October.  When is the Harvest Moon and why is it so special?...
Full Hunter's Moon of October

Full Moon for October 2017

When is the Full Moon for October 2017? Did you know that this year, it’s also a Harvest Moon? See...
Space Weather and Solar Flares

Space Weather: Sunspots, Solar Flares, and Solar Activity

We have long believed that solar activity can influence weather here on Earth. We are now in Solar...
Water Droplet

Why Water Is So Amazing and Unique

It’s hard not to appreciate water, despite it being the most common compound in the cosmos. Besides...
Sunspots

Save Those Eclipse Glasses!

If a total solar eclipse is the grandest celestial spectacle, then a good display of the Northern...
Man in the Moon

Man in the Moon?

We often speak of seeing “the man in the Moon.” Indeed, an image of a face seems to be imposed on...
Wolf Howling Moon Graphic

Myths About the Moon

Have you ever seen the “Man in the Moon”? Many of us today grew up seeing a face in the Moon, and...
Full Harvest Moon for September

Full Moon for September 2017

Learn about the Full Moon for September 2017—the Full Corn Moon—plus, see Moon phase dates, Best...
Universe at Night

Sky Watch: September 2017

Welcome to the September 2017 Sky Watch!  See what to look for in the night sky tonight, including...
2017 Total Solar Eclipse Diamond Ring

Wrapping Up The Eclipse

We certainly saw a lot of press about the 2017 total solar eclipse, but what happened? Here’s a...
Meteor Shower

When a Meteor is Not a Meteor

One of the most frequent topics letter-writers contact us about is meteors. Also known as shooting...
Partial Eclipse

Total Solar Eclipse or Partial Eclipse: Which Will You See?

A total solar eclipse will sweep across the continent on August 21, 2017. However, most of us will...
Total Solar Eclipse Sequence

Observing the Total Eclipse: What to Look For

Lately, several people have asked me what exactly to look for during a total solar eclipse. So if...
Total Solar Eclipse

Total Solar Eclipse 2017 Guide and Map

Ready for the Great American Eclipse? We present The 2017 Total Solar Eclipse Guide by Almanac...
Universe at Night

Sky Watch: August 2017

Welcome to the August 2017 Sky Watch! The month is packed with sky shows, from the total solar...
Eclipse Through Glasses

Solar Eclipse Safety: How to Protect Your Eyes

The great solar eclipse is now just days away. I hope you will travel to where the eclipse is total...
Eclipse Legenda Loki

Solar Eclipse Folklore, Myths, and Superstitions

Here at the The Old Farmer’s Almanac, we do love our folklore and mythology—and there’s nothing...
Eclipse Map - NASA - Weather v2

Eclipse 2017 Weather Forecasts

As the total solar eclipse of 2017 inches nearer and nearer, our attention turns to what will make...
Total Solar Eclipse - Ring

Eclipse History: Total Solar Eclipses in the United States

In the 241 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, 20 total solar eclipses have...

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