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Stargazing on Fence

Sky Map (Star Chart):...

Look up with the January 2017 sky map to navigate the stars and constellations in the night sky. On...
What are Sunspots

Sunspots: What are...

The Old Farmer’s Almanac uses sunspot activity to help in making its weather predictions. What are...
Eclipse

Eclipse Dates

See which eclipses will be visible across North America.
Christmas Full Moon

Full Moon for December...

The Full Moon for December is December 3, 10:47 A.M.  Find more Moon phase times, best days for...
Full Beaver Moon of November

Full Moon for November...

When is the full Moon for November 2017? This year, it’s November 4 at 1:23 A.M. (EST). Learn more...
Hen in the snow

Setting Chicken Eggs by...

Setting chicken eggs by the Moon? Here are best days to set eggs for 2017.  According to tradition...
Sirius Highest at Midnight New Year's

See Brightest Star...

On New Year’s Eve, the brightest star visible from our planet, Sirius, reaches its highest point in...
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What are the Geminids?...

The Geminid meteor shower occurs every year from about December 4 to 16. The shower’s “maximum,” or...
Stargazing on Fence

Sky Map (Star Chart):...

Look up! This sky map for December 2016 will help you navigate the stars and constellations in the...
Darkest Day of Year

The Darkest Time of the...

These are our darkest afternoons. But, surprise! For most of us, Thursday, December 8, will bring...
Universe at Night

Sky Watch: December 2016

 In the December 2016 Sky Watch you’ll find stargazing highlights and astronomy tips on what to see...
Venus Facts

Venus, Planet of Paradox

Sister planet. Nearest neighbor. Goddess of love. How appealing the planet Venus sounds!  But the...
Mount Tambora Eruption

More of How Weather...

Did you know that weather often shapes the course of human history? Find out about five times when...
Full Hunter's Moon of October

Full Moon for October...

When is the Full Hunters Moon in October 2017? Discover the origins of the name, and the history of...
Supermoon of November 2016

The Most Super Supermoon

Of all the things happening in the universe this year, the November 14, 2016, Supermoon will...
Universe at Night

Sky Watch: November 2016

In the November 2016 Sky Watch you’ll find stargazing highlights and astronomy tips on what to see...
Stargazing on Fence

Sky Map (Star Chart):...

Our sky map for November 2016 is a free and printable star chart to see stars and constellations in...
Full Harvest Moon for September

Full Moon for September...

When is the Full Moon for September 2017? Find dates of the September Harvest Moon here. The Full...
Mon

A Supermoon? Or, an...

This Sunday, October 16, 2016, is the full Moon (or Saturday, depending on your time zone).  And...
Universe at Night

Sky Watch: October 2016

In the October 2016 Sky Watch you’ll find stargazing highlights and astronomy tips on what to see...
Stargazing on Fence

Sky Map (Star Chart):...

Our sky map for October 2016 is a free and printable star chart to see stars and constellations in...
Black Moon

Black Moon 2016

We’re seeing media hype about a “Black Moon” on Friday, September 30, 2016.  Don’t get too excited...
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When Will the Moon Rise...

A common lunar puzzle involves finding when the moon will rise tonight. Learn how to find the time...
Stargazing on Fence

Sky Map (Star Chart):...

Our sky map for September 2016 is a free and printable star chart to see stars and constellations...
Moon Illusion

Moon Illusion: Why Is...

When the size of the Moon becomes enormous, it can make anyone wonder why the Moon looks so big....
Mars Saturn Antares Triangle

Don't-Miss...

Tonight or on your first clear night, face south between 8:30 and 9:00 PM.  You’ll see a striking...
Universe at Night

Sky Watch: September...

In the September 2016 Sky Watch you’ll find stargazing highlights and astronomy tips on what to see...
Stargazing from Backyard

Sky Map (Star Chart):...

Our sky map for August 2016 is a free and printable star chart to see stars and constellations in...
low-solar-activity-cool-weather

Low Solar Activity and...

Low solar activity usually leads to cooler weather, but other historical trends and factors like El...
Our Sun

The Influence of Solar...

What is the influence of solar activity on the weather? Dr. Richard Head, who was the weather...
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The 2016 Perseid Meteor...

The best meteors of the year occur with the Perseid meteor shower, so get viewing tips for the...
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Chances of a Meteor...

Seen any shooting stars lately? Worried about being clobbered by a meteor? Here’s why you don’t...
Universe at Night

Sky Watch: August 2016

In the August 2016 Sky Watch you’ll find stargazing highlights and astronomy tips on what to see in...
Stargazing

Sky Map

Free, printable star chart for this month.
Night Sky Camping

Sky Watch

Go stargazing! Here are the night sky highlights for this month.
Cloudy Pink Sky

Weather Folklore: The...

Here are some ways to judge the weather, grounded on 50 years’ experience and observations by an...
Stargazing from Backyard

Sky Map (Star Chart):...

Our sky map for July 2016 is a free and printable star chart to see stars and constellations in the...
Flash of Light in the Sky

Flash of Light in the...

We’re never too surprised when the night sky has a sudden flash. Sometimes it’s late-summer...
"Sun"sational Evening on Lake Ontario

What is a Heat Index...

What is a heat index chart? How do we stay safe in summer heat? Here’s some helpful advice. As the...
Hair Care Tips and Treatments

Old-Fashioned Hair Care...

To care for your hair, consider some old-fashioned or what we like to call “tried-and-true” ...
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Full Hunter's Moon...

Learn about October’s Full Hunter’s Moon along with some fascinating Moon facts! Find out about the...
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It's Not the Heat...

In most of the Northern Hemisphere, July is the hottest month. But when folks grumble about feeling...

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