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What is a Supermoon?

What is a supermoon? We agree it’s a catchy word—and anything that encourages us to explore the...
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Full Moon for October 2019

When is the Full Hunter’s Moon—and what’s the meaning behind its name? Plus, find your Moon phase...
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Why The Harvest Moon Appears to Shine On—For Days!

Let’s set the record straight about this year’s Harvest Moon. It’s not bigger than other full Moons...
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Full Moon for September 2019

The full Moon for September 2019 is once again the “Harvest Moon.” See what this means—plus, Moon...
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What is the Harvest Moon?

In 2019, the Harvest Moon rises on the night of Friday the 13th! But what is the Harvest Moon and...
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The Full Harvest Moon Rises Friday the 13th!

This Friday the 13th brings the most famous Full Moon of the year—the Harvest Moon. It’s a great...
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Night Sky for September 2019

Welcome to the Sky Watch for September 2019. Jupiter and Saturn can be found in the sky at...
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Sky Map: September 2019

The Autumnal Equinox is upon us! Keep en eye out for some interesting autumn asterisms and stars...
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Woolly Bear Caterpillars and Weather Prediction

The woolly bear caterpillar—also called woolly worm or fuzzy worm—has the reputation of being able...
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The Captivating Crescent Moon

The captivating crescent may be the Moon’s most fascinating phase. Why is the crescent Moon...
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The Moon Illusion: Why Does the Moon Look So Big Tonight?

Who hasn’t turned down a road to confront a low, horizon-hugging Moon that seems absolutely...
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Full Moon for August 2019

The Full Moon for August 2019 rises this week. Here’s the date, time, and meaning of what we call...
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Perseid Meteor Shower

The annual Perseid meteor shower, which peaks August 12 to 13, is one of the greatest meteor shower...
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Perseid Meteors Marred? Blame It On the Moon

This year, the great Perseid Meteor Shower (peaking August 12–13) will be marred by the sky-...
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Sky Map: August 2019

Spot the elusive planet Mercury in the east before sunrise! It’s a rare opportunity to get a...
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Full Moon for July 2020

When is the Full Moon for July 2020?  Learn more about the Full Buck Moon—and why this July Moon is...
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Full Moon for March 2020

When is the full Moon in March 2020? Here’s all you need to know about March’s Full Worm Moon—...
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Full Moon for April 2020

Celebrate the Full Moon for April 2020! Find out why it’s called the Pink Moon—plus more Moon facts...
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Full Moon for May 2020

Learn about the full Moon for May 2020. Why is it called the Full Flower Moon? When is the best...
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Full Moon for June 2020

Learn about the Full Moon for June 2020—the Strawberry Moon! Find out more about the June’s full...
Planet Jupiter

Night Sky for August 2019

Welcome to the Sky Watch for August 2019. Bright Jupiter and Saturn are wonderfully positioned this...
Black Moon

What is a Black Moon?

Much media hype surrounds Moon names, such as “Blood Moon” and “Blue Moon,” but have you ever heard...
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Night Sky for July 2019

Welcome to the Sky Watch for July 2019. This month, see Jupiter and Saturn shine all night long....
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Sky Map: July 2019

The sky map for July 2019 depicts the night sky on the Fourth of July! After the fireworks die down...
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The Full Moon: July

This month, learn about the Full Buck Moon—and why July is such an important month in Moon history...
Total Solar Eclipse

Total Solar Eclipse 2019 | How to Watch Live on July 2!

View a total solar eclipse LIVE from South America this July 2, 2019. Bob Berman is traveling to...
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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...
June 2019 Sky Map

Sky Map: June 2019

The sky map for June 2019 depicts the eastern sky on the first night of summer (Friday, June 21)—...
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Tonight, See Saturn Near the Moon in the Night Sky!

In June 2019, the Moon pairs up with three planets, while planets meet other planets! Next up:...
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The Full Strawberry Moon 2019

The Full Strawberry Moon rises on Monday morning, June 17, 2019, appearing “opposite” the Sun at 4:...
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Night Sky for June 2019

Welcome the Almanac Sky Watch for June 2019!  We’re here to help backyard stargazers navigate the...
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Fishing Calendar for 2019

When is the best time to go fishing? See our best fishing days in the Old Farmer’s Almanac’s 2019 ...
May 2019 Sky Map

Sky Map: May 2019

Stargazing is typically a relaxing evening pursuit at the conclusion of a busy day. But the stars...
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Blue Moon in 2019: What is a Blue Moon?

When is the next Blue Moon? And exactly what is a Blue Moon? There’s some confusion about this...
Blue Flower Moon

The "Blue Flower Moon" Rises This Weekend

The Full Flower Moon arrives this Saturday night, May 18. And while this one will be a very special...
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Next Full Moon

When is the next full Moon? See our Full Moon Calendar for 2019 for the U.S. and Canada. Get Full...
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Night Sky for May 2019

Welcome the Almanac Sky Watch for May 2019!  We’re here to help backyard stargazers navigate the...
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Night Sky for April 2019

Welcome the Almanac Sky Watch for April 2019!  We’re here to help backyard stargazers navigate the...
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When is Easter 2019? | How the Easter Date is Determined

Why do we celebrate Easter? And why is Easter so late this year? We’ll explain—plus, find out how...
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Easter and the Paschal Full Moon

A “Pink Easter Moon” will rise the morning of Good Friday! Did you know that the date of Easter—...
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Sky Map: April 2019

In Earth’s Northern Hemisphere, April is the month when the world awakes from its long winter sleep...
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Gardening by the Moon

Gardening by the Moon is a great way to plan your garden. Many of our readers follow the age-old...

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