The silvery strands drifting across your yard may be carrying some of autumn’s smallest travelers. Have you ever walked ...

The Harvest Moon rises this Saturday night—and this year, it will have some impressive company. Look nearby for Saturn, while distant Neptune lurks in the same part of the September sky. Fall has only ...

The tomato vines may be winding down, but your vegetable garden doesn’t have to. Fall is a good time to grow crisp radishes, ...

In October 1991, an extraordinary combination of weather systems created one of the most infamous storms in Atlantic history.

The first hard freeze can damage plants, hoses, pots, irrigation systems, and lingering vegetables. Use this six-step fall ...

From the fall equinox to the winter solstice, every state in America loses daylight—but the farther north you live, the more dramatic the change. Here’s approximately how much daylight your state will ...

From the Harvest Moon and autumn meteor showers to holiday traditions and flowers made of ice, fall has plenty of surprises in store. Explore our fall 2026 guide for dates to circle, sights to watch ...

The Harvest Moon is full at 12:49 p.m. EDT on Saturday, September 26. Because it fills out in the middle of the day, it will look full on both Friday and Saturday night. Either evening is worth ...

Forsythia Those brilliant yellow flowers that announce the arrival of spring are another classic example of blooms produced ...

If you notice an extraordinarily bright “star” glowing low in the western sky after sunset, take another look. It isn’t a star at all. It’s Venus — and right now is one of the best times of the year ...

You may not call yourself superstitious—but do you knock on wood, cross your fingers or avoid walking under ladders? Here’s ...