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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 April 2019

Celebrate the Full Moon for April 2019! Find out why it’s called the Pink Moon—plus more Moon facts...
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Full Moon for February 2020

When is the Full Moon in February 2020? What time is Full Moon and New Moon? Why is it called the...
Super Blood Wolf Moon (January 2019)

Full Moon for January 2020

When is the Full Moon in January 2020? What time is Full Moon and New Moon? Why is it called the...
Full Moon Names

Full Moon Names

Historically, Native American and other traditional names for full Moons were used to track the...
Moon and Earth

Night Sky for March 2019

Welcome the Almanac Sky Watch for March 2019!  We’re here to help backyard stargazers navigate the...
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Full Moon for March 2019

In 2019, the full Moon of March rises on the same day as the vernal equinox—marking the start of...
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Signs of Spring in the Night Sky!

Once spring is under way, nature lovers can find it hard to keep up with the rapid day-to-day...
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Sky Map: March 2019

The Big Dipper is more than just a fan-favorite constellation! Using it as an anchor point, you can...
Jupiter and Crescent Moon

Night Sky for February 2019

Sky Watch February 2019 by Bob Berman, as featured in The 2019 Old Farmer’s Almanac In February,...
Full Moon

Can a Full Moon Affect Your Mood?

Can the Moon affect your mood? Does it make people crazy? Science doesn’t have proof, but could...
Moon and Tides

February Snow Moon: 2019's Biggest, Brightest Supermoon

On Tuesday, February 19, 2019, the full Moon reaches 2019’s closest approach to Earth. The media...
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Sky Map: February 2019

Are you a stargazer? We’ll be your guide. The night sky for February 2019 showcases some awesome...
Oldest Known Moon Photo

The Oldest Moon Photo

The oldest (surviving) photo of the Moon is from 1849. Does it surprise you that this photo was so...
Blood Moon Eclipse

Lunar Eclipse 2019: Myths and Superstitions about the Blood Moon

With the “Super Blood Wolf Moon” eclipse on January 20, 2019—the last total lunar eclipse until...
Moon Cherry Flowers

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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Forecast for The 2019 Total Lunar Eclipse: Cloudy or Clear?

You are cordially invited to the most star-studded event of the season—and we don’t mean some...
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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...
Blood Moon

Get Ready for The Super Blood Wolf Moon Eclipse

On Sunday, January 20, we’ll see the only total lunar eclipse of 2019—and the last one until 2021. ...
Total Lunar Eclipse

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...
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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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Full Moon for November 2019

Here’s all you need to know about the full Moon for November—also, called the Full Beaver Moon....
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Full Moon for December 2019

The Full Moon for December 2019 rises on the 12th! Traditionally, this Moon was called the Full...
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Full Moon for October 2019

When is the full Hunter’s Moon 2019—and what does this mean? Plus, find your Moon phase dates, Best...
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Full Moon for May 2019

Learn more about the Full Moon for May 2019. Why is it called the Full Flower Moon? When is the...
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Full Moon for June 2019

Learn more about the Full Moon for June 2019. Why is it called the Strawberry Moon? When is the...
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Full Moon for July 2019

Learn about the Full Moon for July 2019—the Full Buck Moon—and see the best days by the Moon, full...
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Full Moon for August 2019

The Full Sturgeon Moon rises! Learn more about the Full Moon of August 2019—including Moon phase...
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First Dawn of 2019: Three Planets and Moon Align

Want to welcome 2019 in grand style? So happens, the year begins with an eye-catching celestial...
January 2019 Sky Map

Sky Map: January 2019

Look up! Our printable sky map for January 2019 helps you navigate the stars and constellations! ...
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Setting Chicken Eggs by the Moon's Sign

Setting chicken eggs by the Moon? Here are best days to set eggs for 2019/ According to tradition,...
Best Days to Fish

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 ...
Moonrise

Full Moon on The Winter Solstice

Since 1793, when the Almanac began tracking heavenly events and seasonal changes, the Moon has been...
Night Sky

December 2018 Night Sky Guide

Which planets can be seen in the night sky? In the Sky Watch for December 2018, Bob Berman...
December 2018 Sky Map

Sky Map (Star Chart): December 2018

See this printable sky map for December to navigate the skies!  This December, the Moon serves as a...
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Geminid Meteor Shower 2018

Get ready for Geminids 2018! The Geminid meteor shower will put on a fantastic show the evening of ...
December 2018 Sky Map

Sky Map (Star Chart): December 2018

See this printable sky map for December 2018 to navigate the skies! This month, we let the Moon...
Night Sky

November 2018 Night Sky Guide

Mid-November, the Moon pairs up with Saturn and Mars. Venus gets brighter. And another meteor...
Utah Moon

Moon Glossary: Lunar Terms and Definitions

Our Moon glossary includes definitions of lunar terms that are commonly used on Almanac.com. You...
November 2018 Sky Map

Sky Map (Star Chart): November 2018

See this printable sky map for November 2018 to navigate the skies! This month, what is the ...
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Planting by the Moon

Many gardeners swear by Planting by the Moon, a technique that’s said to produce larger, tastier...
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Full Moon and Good Luck

Can the Moon change your luck? According to Moon lore, in many cases the full Moon brings good luck...

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