Category — Astronomy
This Month: Mars and Jupiter: Sights To Behold
Both planets will be bright and easy to spot this month. Learn when and where to look!
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Comet Crumbs Light Up The Sky!
You might wonder, “What’s the point of getting up before dawn to watch?” The answer is you might still see something spectacular! Learn more!
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When Is The Best Time To Observe The Moon?
Most might say when it’s full, but that’s probably the worst time to look at it! Learn why.
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Look Up! A Stargazer’s Guide to May 2017
There’s a lot going on in the sky this month, including a meteor shower, a full Moon, and some spectacular celestial pairings!
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A Spring Constellation To Crow About
Many of the 88 recognized constellations in the night sky are birds. Learn the legend behind the most famous of them.
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This Week: The Stars of Leo Shine Brightly
Learn about the stars that make up the constellation Leo the Lion, now visible in the spring night sky.
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This Year’s Lyrids Will Not Disappoint
The annual Lyrid Meteor Shower arrives this week. Find out how many shooting stars you can expect to see!
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This Month: Jupiter Shines Bigger and Brighter
Grab your telescopes! There’s a lot going on with the big gas giant during April. Learn more.
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If you notice a hole in the upper left-hand corner of your Farmers' Almanac, don't return it to the store! That hole isn't a defect; it's a part of history. Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1919, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.
