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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...
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Perseid Meteor Shower 2020

The annual Perseid meteor shower peaks from August 11 to 13 and is one of the greatest meteor...
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Night Sky for August 2020

Welcome to the Almanac’s Sky Watch for August 2020. Plan ahead for the top stargazing sights of the...
Best Days to Fish

Fishing Calendar for 2020

When is the best time to go fishing? See the best fishing dates and times from The 2020 Old Farmer’...
August Night Sky Map

Night Sky Map for August 2020: Perseid Meteors and the Milky Way

Welcome to the Night Sky Map for August 2020! This month, we talk about the glorious Perseid Meteor...
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...
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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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When Will the Moon Rise Tonight?

What is tonight’s moonrise time? Find out how to calculate when the Moon will rise tonight. Also,...
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Night Sky for June 2020

Welcome to the Almanac Sky Watch for June 2020. This month, we say goodbye to nightime Venus;...
June Sky Map

Night Sky Map for June 2020: See the Stars Move

Welcome to the Night Sky Map for June 2020! Why do objects like stars appear move across the sky at...
July Night Sky Map - Star Chart

Night Sky Map for July 2020: The Summer Triangle

Welcome to the Night Sky Map for July 2020! This month, we talk about the three “stars of summer,”...
Moon Illusion

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...
Full Strawberry Moon - OFA

Full Moon for June 2020

The full Strawberry Moon rises on Friday, June 5, 2020! Find out why June’s full Moon is called the...
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What Is a New Moon?

For astronomers, a new Moon means no Moon! For many cultures, however, the new Moon carries special...
Earthshine

What is Earthshine?

Ever noticed that you can sometimes see the part of the Moon that isn’t lit up?  That’s earthshine...
Full Flower Moon - OFA

Full Moon for May 2020

May’s full Moon rises on Thursday, May 7! This full Moon will be the last of the three supermoons...
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Night Sky Map for May 2020: Asterisms

Welcome to the Night Sky Map for May 2020! This month, learn about asterisms, which are unofficial...
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How to Design a Moon Garden

A Moon garden can be enjoyed from dusk to dark—by the light of the Moon! We’ll show you how to plan...
Full Moon Names

Full Moon Names

Historically, Native American and other traditional names for full Moons were used to track the...
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Venus At Brightest in Years in Late April

April 27, 2020 (EDT), or April 28, 2020 (UT), is officially the planet’s brightest evening in years...
April Night Sky Map - Star Chart

Night Sky Map for April 2020: Minor Constellations

Welcome to the Night Sky Map for April 2020! This month, we focus on lesser-known constellations...
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What on Earth is Epact?

Here’s a little something deliciously arcane for those who long for the “simplicity” of life before...
Full Pink Moon - OFA

Full Moon for April 2020

April’s full Moon rises on the night of Tuesday, April 7. Traditionally called the Pink Moon, this...
Harvest Moon

Why The Harvest Moon Appears to Shine On—For Days!

Let’s set the record straight about the Harvest Moon . It’s not bigger than other full Moons. It’s...
Harvest Moon

What Day Is the Harvest Moon in October?

In 2020, October 1 brings the most famous Full Moon of the year—the Harvest Moon. It’s a great time...
Full Beaver Moon - OFA

Full Moon for November 2020

November’s Full Beaver Moon rises on November 30! Learn when to spot it in your area and the...
Full Cold Moon - OFA

Full Moon for December 2020

December’s full Moon rises on December 29, 2020. The original Old Farmer’s Almanac will reveal...
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When Is Easter 2020? | How the Easter Date is Determined

Easter 2020 will be observed on Sunday, April 12! Find out how the date of Easter is determined,...
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What Is the Harvest Moon?

In 2020, the Harvest Moon rises on Thursday, October 1! But what is the Harvest Moon and why is it...
Full Harvest Moon - OFA

Full Moon for October 2020

October 2020 brings two full Moons: The Full Harvest Moon falls on the 1st of October and then the...
Perigee Full Moon

April "Pink" Supermoon: Brightest of 2020

This year, the nearest (and, thus biggest and brighest) supermoon of the year rises on April 7–8....
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What Is a Supermoon?

What is a supermoon? We agree that it’s a catchy word—and anything that encourages us to explore...
Sky Map March

Night Sky Map for March 2020: The Big Dipper

Welcome to the Night Sky Map for March 2020! This month, we focus on “pointers” in the sky to help...
Spring Moon

Easter and the Paschal Full Moon

Did you know that the date of Easter—April 12 this year—is tied to the full Moon and the March...
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Full Moon for March 2020

March’s full Worm Moon will be a supermoon! Here’s all you need to know about the full Worm Moon—...
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Full Worm Moon: March

What is the Full Worm Moon? Why is it called the Worm Moon? Are are there worms on the Moon? (Just...
Full Blue Moon

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

When is the next Blue Moon? And what is a Blue Moon, exactly? To prepare you for the Blue Moon on...
Planets of the Solar System

Night Sky for March 2020

Here’s the March 2020 guide to the night sky. Watch three bright planets and the crescent Moon come...
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Signs of Spring From the Sky

What are signs of spring in the sky? Perhaps you’ve noticed the earlier sunrises. Let’s observe a...
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The Captivating Crescent Moon

The captivating crescent may be the Moon’s most fascinating phase. Why is the crescent Moon...
Full Snow Moon - OFA

Full Moon for February 2020

Got your snow shovels ready? February’s Full Snow Moon rises on the night of February 8 and peaks...
February Sky Map (Evergreen)

Sky Map for February

There is no brighter constellation in the night sky than Orion, the Hunter. And there is no better...

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