What is an almanac?
An almanac, by definition, records and predicts astronomical events (the rising and setting of the Sun, for instance), tides, weather, and other phenomena with respect to time. In recent years, we’ve expanded the Almanac content — but always with an eye on Mr. Thomas’s wise words about keeping things fun and practical. The Old Farmer’s Almanac can be defined as • a calendar of the heavens, featuring calendrical and astronomical articles and data (Sun/Moon rise/set times, length of day, tide times, and celestial sightings, and the like). • a calendar of the year, marking annual and seasonal events, including civil and religious holidays; daily astronomical events; astrological “best” days and cycles; agricultural/gardening and gestation days, and more. • a time capsule of year, with stories that capture the mood, spirit, habits, trends, and/or esoteric interests of the times. (One goal is to produce a “snapshot” of the issue year so that readers looking back in 2, 20, or 200 years will
Related Questions
- I purchased the PDF version of Football Outsiders Almanac 2010 and/or KUBIAK, but I was not sent the file. How do I download my order?
- Sarah, how did you balance writing (and promoting) London Almanac 2010 and having a personal life?
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