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The Month of October 2024: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore

In October, autumn comes into full swing. Let’s get in the fall mood! Learn why this month is called October, which holidays to look out for, what to do in the garden, what to bake in the kitchen, when to see the full Hunter’s Moon, and more!

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Today is Day 279 of 2024

77 days until winter begins

Question of the Day
What kind of car was James Dean driving when he was killed in 1955?
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Puzzle of the Day

My first is company; my second shuns company; my third assembles company; my whole amuses company. (What’s the word? Each clue is a syllable!)

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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

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Today's Moon Phase

Today's Moon Phase

7% of Full • 3 days old
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The Full Hunter's Moon, will occur on Thursday, October 17, 2024.

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Gardening

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Gardening for Everyone

Learn How to Grow a Vegetable Garden

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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