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Black Marble

The Beautiful Earth From Above

One of the joys of working with weather is that I also work with satellite pictures—to see our...
Jupiter's Great Red Spot from Voyager 1

Planet Jupiter at Its Brightest in April

This week, the waning gibbous Moon rises an hour later each night, leaving the first part of each...
Universe at Night

Sky Watch: April 2017

Welcome to the April 2017 Sky Watch, courtesy of The Old Farmer’s Almanac. Here are the month’s ...
Full Moon for February

Full Moon for February 2018

February’s Moon is called the Snow Moon. Find February 2018 Moon phase dates, best days by the Moon...
Far Side of Moon

The Far Side of the Moon

We never see the far side of the Moon. Do you think it looks identical to the near side that we do ...
Full Worm Moon of March

Full Moon for March 2018

When is the Full Moon for March 2018?  Find Moon phase dates, best days by the Moon, folklore, and ...
Big Dipper

Get to Know the Big Dipper

The Big Dipper is an old friend to most of us. Poetically, it is spring itself, the season of...
March Equinox Fun Facts

March Equinox Oddities

Monday 20 brings the spring equinox. If this date surprises you because you associate vernal...
Spring 2017 Weather Outlook (U.S.)

Spring 2017 Weather Outlook (U.S.)

What’s in store for spring weather? Here’s your Spring 2017 Weather Outlook—and also get your FREE ...
Orion Constellation in March

Stargazing with Orion

During Moonless weeks in late March, the most widely recognized constellation at nightfall is Orion...
Aurora

Aurora: Nature's Light Show

The aurora borealis or northern lights is one of nature’s most dazzling events. Shimmering curtains...
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The Legend of the Black Box and The Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Forecasts

The secret to our weather forecasts has been speculated on for some time. Is weather folklore the...
Sky Map: March 2017

Sky Map (Star Chart): March 2017

Look up with the March 2017 sky map to navigate the stars and constellations in the night sky. On...
Universe at Night

Sky Watch: March 2017

Welcome to the March 2017 Sky Watch, courtesy of The Old Farmer’s Almanac. Here are the month’s ...
Picturing Infinity in our Universe

Picturing Infinity in Our Universe

The word “infinity” is intriguing, but frustrating. That’s because infinity cannot be visualized....
Full Wolf Moon

Full Moon for January 2018

Our Full Moon for January 2018 lists your January Moon phases, best days to do things, and lunar...
New Star in Night Sky in 2022

A New Star in the Night Sky in 2022

This month brought exciting space news. A new star will appear in the night sky, in about five ...
Stargazing on Fence

Sky Map (Star Chart): February 2017

Look up with the February 2017 sky map to navigate the stars and constellations in the night sky....
Full Snow Moon, Eclipse, Comet

Friday Night: Spectacle or Bust?

Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about the media. Are they accurate or do they exaggerate? ...
Meteor Shower in Purple

What Are Meteors and Meteorites?

We’re often asked: What’s the difference between a meteor and a meteoroid and a meteorite? How...
Comet Hale-Bopp

What is a Comet? Comet Facts

Comets are quite the celestial spectacle.  Would you believe that they are simply pieces of dusty ...
Planet Venus Reflection

Venus Brightest in February: See Your Shadow by Venus Light

Dazzling Venus is getting even brighter in February! And “dazzling” is no exaggeration. The evening...
When is First Day of Winter?

First Day of Winter 2017: The Winter Solstice

In 2017, the winter begins with the solstice on Thursday, December 21. This is the astronomical...
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

What Is a Penumbral Eclipse?

Ever heard of a “penumbral eclipse” of the Moon? What is this? Is it an eclipse? Sort of. Let’s get...
Universe at Night

Sky Watch: February 2017

See all highlights of the February 2017 night sky, including bright planets, stargazing events, ...
Universe at Night

Sky Watch: January 2017

Look up! January is a great month for stargazing—and we end the month with a beautiful conjunction...
Planet Venus Shines Bright

Don't Miss Venus in the Evening Sky This Month

Don’t miss beautiful planet Venus dazzling in the evening sky this month. It’s that bright “star”...
Stargazing on Fence

Sky Map (Star Chart): January 2017

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 sunspots?

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 2017

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 2017

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 the Moon's Sign

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 Sirius on New Year's Day

On New Year’s Eve, the brightest star visible from our planet, Sirius, reaches its highest point in...
geminid-meteor-shower

What are the Geminids? The Geminid Meteor Shower

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): December 2016

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 Year

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 Affects History

Did you know that weather often shapes the course of human history? Find out about five times when...
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...

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