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What Are the 12 Days of Christmas?

Today is "Twelfth Night"! What does that mean? (We'll give you a hint, it's not just one of Shakespeare's plays)
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Today is Day 356 of 2024

88 days until spring begins

Question of the Day
Is there anything I can do to stop the stairs in my house from squeaking?
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Chionophobia
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Puzzle of the Day
What do we often return but never borrow?
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Seasonal Outlook

The 2024–2025 Winter Forecast

“This winter, temperatures will be up and snowfall down throughout most of the United States,” reports Carol Connare, the Almanac’s editor-in-chief.

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Astronomy

Today's Moon Phase
Today's Moon Phase

Today's Moon Phase

62% of Full • 20 days old
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Next Full Moon

The Full Wolf Moon, will occur on Monday, January 13, 2025.

Also, see visible planets and bright stars for your area.

Gardening

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Gardening for Everyone

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Find our FREE online series of step-by-step guides! Think of it as a “Gardening 101” masterclass with your trusted Almanac gardening experts as your teachers. Learn more!

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About The Almanac

About the Almanac

What is The Old Farmer’s Almanac? For more than 225 years, we’ve been the go-to resource for everything under the Sun—including the Moon! We may be “old,” but in fact we’re new every year—and even every day. Find out what makes our little yellow book so special.

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Welcome to the Almanac’s HQ! We’re located in the tiny village of Dublin, New Hampshire, which is small-town America at its best—complete with Old Glory high atop her pole, a church steeple, the town hall—and New England weather! Check it all out on our webcam.