Meteor Shower Mayhem
Mid-October through December is a busy time for meteors. Check out some of the more popular meteor showers listed here. Mark the dates on your calendar and see for yourself if you can watch a meteor...
View ArticleAugust Means Meteors!
Each August, sky watchers are treated to one of the best light shows of the year, as the Earth’s orbit around the Sun crosses through the Perseid meteor shower. The Perseids are an annual meteor...
View ArticleDraconid Meteor Shower: Will the Dragon Breathe Fire This Year?
On October 7 and 8, the annual Draconid meteor shower, also sometimes called the Giacobinids, will reach its traditional peak. Usually, this is a moderate meteor shower originating near the...
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Ursid Meteor Shower
Updated for 2020 Every late December, skywatchers can head outside and watch the annual Ursid meteor shower, which peaks each year around the time of the Winter Solstice, December 21-22. It’s the...
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Lyrid Meteor Shower
This month, the annual Lyrid meteor shower is active from April 16 to the 25th but will peak in the early morning hours of April 22-23. Why Are They Called the Lyrids? The radiant point of this shower...
View ArticleWhy Don’t Most Meteor Showers “Shower”?
When an announcement is made through the news media about an upcoming meteor shower, it often conjures up visions of meteors pouring out of the sky like water from a hose. Unfortunately, in just about...
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When Are The Taurid Meteor Showers?
During the month of November, we will be treated to 3 separate meteor showers: the Leonids, which happen in late November, and the two showers named after the constellation Taurus—the North Taurids...
View ArticleNew Year, New Goals From the Almanac Staff
‘Tis the time of year for clean slates and new year’s resolutions! Each one of us on the Farmers’ Almanac team has also made personal and professional goals for the new year that we wanted to share...
View ArticleLook Up! At the 2018 October Night Sky
There are a lot of great things to watch in the October night sky, including Sirius, the brightest star, two meteor showers, planetary lineups, a full Moon, and more! Autumn mornings are also a good...
View ArticleLook Up At The 2018 November Night Sky
November is the month of the Pleiades star cluster, which will shine all night long on November nights. Also look for the full Beaver Moon, Orion, 3 meteor showers, planetary lineups, and much more...
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