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July’s buck moon rises in the east and peaks at 10:36 a.m. ET on Wednesday, offering skywatchers a chance to view a bright full Moon from dark, clear skies; the Moon may appear reddish due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, Indigenous groups have different traditional names for it, and the event echoes the ongoing connection to space exploration and NASA’s Artemis II mission.
The Farmer’s Almanac based in Lewiston, Maine, is ending publication after over 200 years, but the Old Farmer’s Almanac, which is often confused with it, will continue to publish its annual edition and online content.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac, a historic publication since 1792, will continue its annual print edition and expand its digital offerings in 2026, maintaining its reputation for reliable weather forecasts and seasonal wisdom, despite rumors of ceasing publication.
Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring, with the Old Farmer's Almanac also forecasting a warmer-than-average spring on the East Coast but a chillier one in some regions. In contrast, the Farmers' Almanac anticipates a "Polar Coaster Spring" with cold temperatures and possible late snow. Both almanacs claim high accuracy rates, but a 2010 study found the Old Farmer's Almanac to be correct only about 50% of the time.