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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?...
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Full Moon for January 2018

Our Full Moon for January 2018 lists your January Moon phases, best days to do things, and lunar...
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The Smiling Moon, Venus, Mars on October 17

Maybe you’ve already seen it. Low in the east, just before dawn—say at 6:15 or so—is the brightest...
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What Is a Harvest Moon?

In 2017, the Harvest Moon falls in October.  When is the Harvest Moon and why is it so special?...
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Full Moon for November 2017

Learn about the Full Moon for November 2017—the Full Beaver Moon! This year, it occurs on November...
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Full Moon for March 2018

When is the Full Moon for March 2018? Find Moon phase dates, best days by the Moon, folklore, and ...
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Full Moon for September 2018

Learn about the Full Moon for September 2018—the Full Corn Moon—plus, see Moon phase dates, Best...
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The Far Side of the Moon

We never see the far side of the Moon or what some people call the dark side of the Moon. Do you...
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What is a Blue Moon?

What is a Blue Moon? When is the next Blue Moon? There’s some confusion about its meaning. Here’s...
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Perseid Meteor Shower

The Perseid meteor shower is one of the greatest meteor shower events of the year. Read on to learn...
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Woolly Bear Caterpillars and Weather Prediction

The woolly bear caterpillar—also called woolly worm and fuzzy worm—has the reputation of being able...
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What are the Geminids? The Geminid Meteor Shower

The Geminid meteor shower occurs every year from about December 4 to 16. The shower’s “maximum,” or...
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Full Moon for October 2017

This year, the Full Moon for October is also a Harvest Moon! Find out why—plus, get your local Moon...
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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...
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Navigating the Night Sky

The wonder of the universe is at your fingertips! Here is how you can use the Almanac to help...
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When Will the Moon Rise Tonight?

A common lunar puzzle involves finding when the moon will rise tonight. Learn how to find the time...
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A Perfect Time to See Saturn

On Tuesday evening, September 26, look at the Moon at nightfall, around 8:00 PM.  A star dangles...
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Full Moon and Good Luck

Can the Moon change your luck? According to Moon folklore, in many cases it brings good luck. But...
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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,...
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Full Moon for June 2018

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

The Full Sturgeon Moon rises! Learn more about the full Moon for August 2018—including Moon phase...
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Sky Map (Star Chart): September 2017

Look up with the September 2017 sky map to navigate the stars and constellations in the night sky....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Total Solar Eclipse 2017 Guide and Map

Ready for the Great American Eclipse? We present The 2017 Total Solar Eclipse Guide by Almanac...
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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...
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Sky Map (Star Chart): July 2017

Look up with the July 2017 sky map to navigate the stars and constellations in the night sky. On...
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Full Moons and Labor: Childbirth Folklore

Check out this author’s intriguing theory—best tested by parents of large families—about the...
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Full Moon for April 2018

Celebrate the Full Moon of April 2018—also called the Pink Moon. Enjoy the facts, folklore, and ...
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Full Moon for May 2018

Learn more about the Full Moon for May 2018. Why is it called the Full Flower Moon? When is the...
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Breathing the Sky: What's the Composition of Air?

When we look up into the sky, we’re looking through dozens of miles of transparent gases, which we...
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June's Honey Moon: The Lowest of the Year

June’s Full Moon is the lowest of the year. This has all sorts of consequences … Technically full...
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Sky Map (Star Chart): June 2017

Look up with the June 2017 sky map to navigate the stars and constellations in the night sky. On...
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Jupiter and The Moon: An Early June Conjunction

Now that NASA’s Juno spacecraft is orbiting Jupiter and sending us spectacular pictures, especially...
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Full Moon Names

Native Americans’ Full Moon names were created to help different tribes track the seasons. Think of...
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Saturday Night: Alignment At Our Galaxy's Core

Something special happens in the sky Saturday night, May 13.  The Moon will hover next to the...
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Conjunctionitis: The Moon and Jupiter Get Close May 7

For the next few days, the sky offers a cool and easy spectacle that requires no astronomy...
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Next Full Moon

When is the next full Moon? See our Full Moon Calendar for 2017 for the U.S. and Canada. Get Full...
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Best Fishing Days 2017

When are the best fishing times? See our best fishing days on the Almanac’s 2017 fishing calendar, ...
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Sky Map (Star Chart): May 2017

Look up with the May 2017 sky map to navigate the stars and constellations in the night sky. On...
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Sky Map (Star Chart): April 2017

Look up with the April 2017 sky map to navigate the stars and constellations in the night sky. On...

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