The Old Farmers Almanac

08/09/2026

08/09/2026

Happy Book Lovers Day!! 📒 We LOVE today!! America’s best-selling and longest continuously published periodical (that's us!!! 😉) features articles, information, and advice that’s always “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor”.

This paperback classic edition of the 2027 Almanac is distinguished by the hole in the upper left corner so that it can be conveniently hung on a hook or nail in the kitchen, greenhouse, barn—or wherever this indispensable guide to living well every day will be handiest! A bathroom reader at its finest! 😉

Get your copy of the 2027 Old Farmer's Almanac before everyone else at Almanac.com/WheretoBuy 📒

08/08/2026

Today is International Cat Day! 🐈️ Cats around the world are surrounded by fun folklore and interesting myths.

In Britain, especially Wales, it was believed that rain was likely if a cat busily washed its ears.

In Holland, cats could predict the wind by clawing at carpets and curtains.

If a cat licked its fur against the grain, it meant a hailstorm was coming; if it sneezed, rain was on the way; and if it was frisky, the wind would soon blow.

Some folks even believed cats could start storms through magic, so sailors always made sure cats were content. 🐈️ Learn more at Almanac.com/can-cats-predict-weather-changes

08/08/2026

Happy National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day! 🥒 If you've grown any variety of zucchini or summer squash, you know those plants can be surprisingly prolific! Miss a few days of picking and suddenly you have zukes coming out of your ears! Share the bounty today, and leave a loving pile of squash at your neighbors' doors, on their cars, and in their hands! 🥒

Read more about our favorite summertime holiday at Almanac.com/zucchini-fertility-spawns-annual-holiday

08/08/2026

The Guide to Herbs is here! 🌿 Whether you’re a green thumb or a gardening novice, this gorgeous book, filled with practical tips, beautiful images, and detailed explanations, sets you up for success 🌿 Get yours today at https://store.almanac.com/products/guide-to-herbs

08/07/2026

Wildfire season is raging, but there are measures you can take to help protect your home from damage 🔥

Long before flames reach a house, flying embers—called firebrands—can find their way into gutters, vents, cracks, and other vulnerable places.

In fact, your home is more likely to ignite from a firebrand than from direct contact with flames 🔥🔥🔥

A little clearing, cleaning, and careful tending around the house can give firebrands fewer places to catch—and firefighters a better chance to defend your home. Find our detailed guidelines at Almanac.com/when-wildfire-threatens-protecting-your-home-embers 🔥

08/07/2026

Happy International Beer Day! 🍺 Celebrate by tasting a flight of different beers from around the world. They're all pretty unique! 🍻

After your taste test today, consider trying your hand at the brewing process to recreate your favorite. According to our Best Days Calendar (as influenced by the Moon), the best days to brew beer are on August 18 and 19 this month 🍻 See more at Almanac.com/bestday/brew-beer-or-cider

08/07/2026

LOOK UP! 💫 A lunar eclipse is on its way! On August 12, see a partial eclipse in most of Canada and parts of the northern U.S. (The path of totality is between Iceland and Spain, so folks in those regions will have a gorgeous view!)

Learn more about what to expect and when to see the eclipse at Almanac.com/Eclipses

08/06/2026

Get ready for a LUNAR ECLIPSE in just a few weeks! 🌑 On the night of August 27, a partial lunar eclipse will leave the Moon nearly swallowed by Earth’s shadow, and will be visible to most of North America.⁠
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Depending on where you live, here's when to see the eclipse in each time zone on August 27:⁠
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🌑 9:12 p.m. PDT ⁠
🌑 10:12 p.m. MDT⁠
🌑 11:12 p.m. CDT⁠
🌑 12:12 a.m. EDT on August 28⁠
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The entire eclipse lasts more than 5 hours, but the obvious partial phase—when Earth’s dark inner shadow crosses the Moon—lasts about 3 hours and 18 minutes. The above times reference the time of the maximum eclipse.⁠
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Learn more about what to expect at Almanac.com/august-2026-lunar-eclipse

08/06/2026

WINTER IS COMING!! ❄️❄️❄️ But not quite yet 😂 Our official 2026-27 Winter Weather Forecast will be released in about three weeks, on September 1.

But even though winter is still a long ways off. . . aren't you a little curious to know what's influencing our predictions? 👀 Take a little cold-season sneak peak at Almanac.com/Winter ❄️