The famous August Perseids may be over, but Perseus isn’t quite finished producing shooting stars. A little-known meteor shower arrives in September—and 2026 offers unusually dark skies for watching ...

That crisp 50-degree morning followed by a warm, almost summery afternoon isn’t your imagination. September creates the perfect setup for big temperature swings—and the rapidly lengthening nights are ...

September nights can make the stars seem noticeably brighter and sharper than they did just a few weeks ago. The stars haven’t changed—but the sky around them has. Here’s why early fall can be one of ...

A few inches can define an entire winter in one place. Somewhere else, that much snow barely interrupts the morning commute.

Spend less time wrestling with leaves—and put more of them to work in your yard—with these simple fall cleanup tips. The ...

Stink bugs are looking for winter shelter, and a gap around your window is all the invitation they need. In fall, stink bugs ...

The short answer: Gardeners in some colder regions may be ready to plant garlic now. In much of the country, October is the better target. In warmer areas, the planting window can extend into November ...

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

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

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 ...

Every year, leaf peepers ask the same question: Where will fall color be best this season? For our Farmers’ Almanac 2026 Fall Foliage Outlook, we looked at the big drivers behind autumn color—rainfall ...