What Can Be Composted, eggs, apples, dead houseplants, corn, newspaper, bananas and tea bags. What can't be composted, cheese, donuts, fish bones, pizza, poop bag, water bottle, chicken bone, and oil

What Can You Compost? A Complete Do’s and Don’ts Guide

Wondering what you can compost? The secret to great compost isn’t just piling scraps—it’s knowing exactly what belongs in your bin and what doesn’t.
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Calendar

Today is Day 117 of 2026

55 days until summer begins

Question of the Day

When something is done in secret or on the sly, it is said to be done “on the Q.T.” Where did this originate, and what does Q.T. mean?
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Gardening

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Weather

Seasonal Outlook

 

2026 Spring Forecast Map From The Old Farmer's Almanac

Your spring forecast is here
When will it warm up? See what’s ahead.

Long-Range Weather

Long-range weather forecast map of the United States by regionRegion 1 - NortheastRegion 2 - Atlantic CorridorRegion 3 - AppalachiansRegion 4 - SoutheastRegion 5 - FloridaRegion 6 - Lower LakesRegion 7 - Ohio ValleyRegion 8 - Deep SouthRegion 9 - Upper MidwestRegion 10 - HeartlandRegion 11 - Texas-OklahomaRegion 12 - High PlainsRegion 13 - IntermountainRegion 14 - Desert SouthwestRegion 15 - Pacific NorthwestRegion 16 - Pacific SouthwestRegion 17 - AlaskaRegion 18 - Hawaii123456789101112131415161718
  1. Northeast
  2. Atlantic Corridor
  3. Appalachians
  4. Southeast
  5. Florida
  6. Lower Lakes
  7. Ohio Valley
  8. Deep South
  9. Upper Midwest
  10. Heartland
  11. Texas-Oklahoma
  12. High Plains
  13. Intermountain
  14. Desert Southwest
  15. Pacific Northwest
  16. Pacific Southwest
  17. Alaska
  18. Hawaii

Astronomy

Today's Moon Phase

Today's Moon Phase

Today's Moon Phase

84% of Full • 10 days old
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Next Full Moon

The Full Flower Moon, will occur on Friday, May 1, 2026.

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

Food

Almanac Authors

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.

The Almanac Webcam

Visit the The Almanac Webcam

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.