The annual Perseid meteor shower is usually one of the most exciting natural light shows of the year. Learn more!
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Farmers’ Almanac astronomy provides the best times to view meteor showers, full moons, facts about planets and stars, plus more!
Urban legends abound on the subject of things—and people— going haywire around the time of the full Moon. But is there any truth to it? Depends on who you ask.
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The Paschal Full Moon is the first full Moon after the spring equinox. The Paschal Full Moon is significant because it determines which date Easter falls on each year. For this reason, Easter is a movable holiday, occurring between late March to late April. When Is The Next Paschal Full Moon? In 2025, the first
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There's a lot of talk of "Supermoons" these days. But what are they, and how are they different from a regular full Moon? We explain.
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Sure, everyone knows what a Full Moon is, but do you know what a Waxing Gibbous or a Waning Crescent are? Find out!
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Leo is the fifth constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin word meaning “lion.” Learn more!
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We've got some fascinating facts about our solar system's largest planet.
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Do you know the difference between the astrological and astronomical positions of the Moon? Learn why the Farmers' Almanac includes both.
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Is it possible that a star could appear red or green in color?
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The next full Moon, the Full Pink Moon, will occur on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 8:22 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (5:22 p.m. Pacific). This year’s Full Pink Moon will be the first full Moon of spring otherwise known as the Paschal Moon (or Passover Moon). Our Full Moon Calendar here lists all the full
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