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Full Moon for February 2021

Got your snow shovels ready? February’s full Snow Moon reaches its peak in the early morning hours...
Winter Moon

Next Full Moon

When is the next full Moon? See our Full Moon Calendar for 2021 for the U.S. and Canada. Get Full...
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When Is Easter 2021? | How Easter's Date is Determined

Easter 2021 will be observed on Sunday, April 4! Find out how the date of Easter is determined, why...
Hen in the snow

Setting Chicken Eggs by the Moon's Sign for 2021

Here are best days to set eggs by the Moon for 2021.According to tradition, this age-old practice...
Best Days to Fish

Fishing Calendar for 2021

When is the best time to go fishing? See the best fishing dates and times for 2021 from The Old...
Quadrandtids and Orion

Night Sky for January 2021

Look up! It’s the January 2021 Sky Watch! This month, Jupiter and Saturn are still bright in the...
Lunar Eclipse Progression

When Is the Next Eclipse? | Eclipse Dates for 2021

See which eclipses will be visible during 2021 across North America.
Winter Full Moon

Moonrise & Moonset Calculator

When will the Moon be visible tonight? Use our Moonrise and Moonset Calculator to find out when the...
Total Lunar Eclipse Phases

The Best Sky Watching Events of 2021

Welcome to 2021—a year full of spectacular astronomical events! What stargazing and sky watching...
Supermoon Silhouette

What Is a Supermoon?

What is a supermoon? We agree that it’s a catchy word—and anything that encourages us to explore...
Full Wolf Moon - OFA

Full Moon for January 2021

The full Wolf Moon rises on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Learn more about when, where, and how to...
January Sky Map

Night Sky Map for January 2021: The Brightest Sky of the Year

Our January 2021 Sky Map hones in on the best of the month’s night sky—with accompanying text—so it...
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Geminid Meteor Shower 2020

Get ready for the Geminids! The great Geminid Meteor Shower peaks the night of December 13, 2020....
Great Conjunction

Night Sky for December 2020

What’s up in the December 2020 night sky? Get ready for the Great Conjunction! This historic...
Sky Map for December

Night Sky Map for December 2020: Rotation of the Stars

Ever noticed how the stars move? The entire sky appears to rotate around the North Star above us. (...
Full Cold Moon - OFA

Full Moon for December 2020

December’s full Moon rises on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. The Old Farmer’s Almanac will reveal...
Wishbone

Predicting Weather with a Wishbone

Can you really predict weather with a wishbone? Back around the turn of the last century, in the...
Moon and Mars

Night Sky for November 2020

Welcome to the Sky Watch for November 2020.  See the Moon and orange Mars on Wednesday, November 25...
Phases of Moon November 2020

What's Your Favorite Moon Phase?

If you’ve spent many years observing the Moon, you’ll know all its phases. Perhaps you even have a...
Last Quarter Moon

Why Is It Called a Quarter Moon (Not a Half Moon)?

When you’re looking at a Moon that’s half-illuminated—like half a pie—why is it called a “Quarter...
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Full Moons for October 2020

October has two full Moons this year: the full Harvest Moon on October 1 and the full Hunter’s Moon...
Blue Moon Halloween

Blue Moon in 2020: When Is the Next Blue Moon?

The Hunter’s Blue Moon will occur on October 31, 2020—Halloween night! What is a Blue Moon, exactly...
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Full Moon for November 2020

November’s full Beaver Moon rises on Monday, November 30. Learn when to spot it in your area and...
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Night Sky Map for November 2020: Constellations in The Water

Welcome to the November Sky Map! When you look to the south on November evenings, your view of the...
Full Moon on Halloween

Halloween Blue Moon in 2020: How Rare Is a Full Moon on Halloween?

Ever noticed that Halloween pictures always show a full Moon? Well, this year, October 31 brings a...
October Sky Watch

Night Sky for October 2020

Welcome to the Almanac’s Sky Watch for October 2020. Mars is at its most visible and brightest....
Full Moon Names

Full Moon Names

Historically, names for the full or new Moons were used to track the seasons. Think of them as “...
October 2020 Constellations

Night Sky Map for October 2020: Constellations, Then and Now

Welcome to the October Sky Map! This month, we highlight constellations. Who was the first person...
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Woolly Bear Caterpillars and Weather Prediction

Woolly bear caterpillars—also called woolly worms—have a reputation for being able to forecast the...
Harvest Moon and Plane

What Is the Harvest Moon?

In 2020, the Harvest Moon rises on Thursday, October 1! The Moon will appear full for about three...
September Night Sky

Night Sky for September 2020

Mark your calendars for September 24 and 25 when Jupiter and Saturn hover due south at 8:30 p.m....
Moon Hangs Low at Bryce Canyon

Why Is the Moon So Low (or So High)?

The Moon meets all four of the most brilliant and easily-seen planets this week and next. See Bob’s...
Near Side Moon Far Side Moon

The Far Side of the Moon

We never see the far side of the Moon or what some people mistakenly call the “dark side.” So what...
Harvest Moon

What Day Is the Harvest Moon in 2020?

When is the full Harvest Moon: This year, the famous Harvest Moon—which appears to shine on for...
September Night Sky Map

Night Sky Map for September 2020: Pegasus & Measuring the Sky

Welcome to the Night Sky Map for September 2020! This month, watch for Pegasus, the Winged Horse,...
Full Corn Moon

Full Moon for September 2020

The full Moon for September 2020 is the Full Corn Moon! (This year, the Harvest Moon will be in...
August Night Sky 2020

Night Sky for August 2020

Look up! The month of August ends with the waxing Moon meeting giant planets Jupiter and Saturn in...
Milky Way

Night Sky Map for August 2020: The Milky Way

Welcome to the Night Sky Map for August 2020! This month, we talk about one of the night sky’s most...
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Perseid Meteor Shower 2020

The annual Perseid Meteor Shower peaks from August 11 to 13. The Perseids are considered the best...
Full Sturgeon Moon - OFA

Full Moon for August 2020

August’s full Sturgeon Moon reaches its peak on Monday, August 3, 2020. Learn how this month’s full...
Full Buck Moon - OFA

Full Moon for July 2020

Forget the fireworks! This year, watch the full Buck Moon rise on the 4th of July instead! Find out...
Planet Jupiter

Night Sky for July 2020

Welcome to the Almanac’s Sky Watch for July 2020. Plan ahead for the top stargazing sights of the...

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