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10/14/2026

The Orionid Meteor Shower peaks in just one week! 💫

The Orionids are named after one of the most recognizable constellations in the sky, Orion, from which these meteors appear to radiate. Often featuring some of the brightest and fastest streaking stars, the Orionids appear in October and peak this year in the hours before dawn on October 22.

However, this year, the Orionids may be difficult to view. The waxing gibbous Moon will obscure all but the brightest meteors, but still worth wishing on a shooting star anyway!

Find the dates and times for upcoming meteor showers at Almanac.com/Meteors 💫

10/14/2026

Old weather saying: Fat rabbits in October and November foretell a long, cold winter. 🐇❄️

Have you spotted any especially plump rabbits lately? Tell us what you’re seeing where you live!

It’s a curious piece of weather folklore.

10/13/2026

❄️ 69 days until the Winter Solstice! ❄️

The shortest day of the year is getting closer. The Winter Solstice arrives December 21, marking the official beginning of astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere—and the moment when the days slowly begin growing longer again.
Are you ready for winter, or already counting the days until spring? 🌲☃️

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

🌕 An old October weather saying goes: “Full Moon in October without frost, no frost till the full Moon in November.”

Wouldn’t that be a gift for the garden? It’s folklore, though, so keep an eye on your local forecast before leaving tender plants outdoors.

Have you had your first frost yet? Tell us where you’re watching the October skies. 🍂

10/12/2026

💔 They mate for life. And their story is more beautiful than most people realize. 🕊️

Mourning doves often form long-term pair bonds, sharing the work of building a nest, incubating eggs, and feeding their young.

🌿 Their nests are little more than loose twigs.
🐣 Both parents feed their babies a remarkable substance called crop milk.
🕊️ Their soft cooing is part of their everyday communication.

Their calls may sound sad to us, but they serve natural purposes, including attracting mates and defending territory. We can't know from a call alone what a bird is feeling.

Still, there's something special about seeing two doves return to the same branch, season after season.

Sometimes, nature reminds us that the quietest bonds can be the most enduring. ❤️

Have you ever seen a pair of mourning doves visiting your yard together? Tell us below. 👇

10/12/2026

How do you know when a pumpkin is ripe and ready for harvest? 🎃 There are a few things to look for in the pumpkin patch, like a hard stem and firm skin, but some seasoned pumpkin-pickers swear by the ol' "thump test" to determine if the inside is hollow.

And If you want your pumpkin to last months instead of weeks, cure it by keeping the pumpkins in a dry, warm place such as a sunroom, your doorstep, a dry part of your garden, or a sunny windowsill for at least 2 weeks. Then, carefully turn the fruits upside down and leave them for another 2 weeks.

Find all of our pumpkin-picking and pumpkin-curing tips at Almanac.com/Perfect-Pumpkin 🎃

10/12/2026

💙 BLUE JAYS: WHAT PEOPLE GET WRONG ABOUT THESE BEAUTIFUL BIRDS

That bright blue bird with the loud call might be one of your backyard's most misunderstood visitors.

🐦 MYTH: Blue Jays are mostly nest robbers.
🌰 FACT: Their diet consists mainly of nuts, seeds, fruit, and insects. They sometimes eat eggs or nestlings, but this is not the main part of their diet.

💙 MYTH: Their feathers contain blue pigment.
✨ FACT: Their blue appearance comes from the way specialized feather structures scatter light.

🌳 And here's the amazing part: Blue Jays carry acorns away and bury them for later. Some forgotten acorns grow into oak trees!

They aren't just beautiful backyard visitors. They're also helping shape the forests of tomorrow.

Nature is often more fascinating than the myths we hear about it. 🍂

Which Blue Jay fact surprised you the most? Tell us below! 👇

10/12/2026

Happy National Farmers Day! 🚜🌾

Today we’re celebrating the people who rise early, work through every kind of weather, and help put food on our tables. Thank you for all you do.

Know a farmer who deserves a shout-out? Tag them below—and tell us what they grow or raise. 👇