Almanac

usgb/ˈɔːlmənæk/
noun

A book or digital product that is published every year and contains information about the movements of the planets, the times of the tides, future eclipses of the sun and moon, etc.

Farmers often consult an almanac to determine the best times for planting.
Visual representation of "almanac" - A book or digital product that is published every year and contains information about the movements of the planets, the times of the tides, future eclipses of the sun and moon, etc.

Often appears as...

  • farmers' almanac
  • nautical almanac
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Annual Publication

Remember, an almanac is updated and released yearly, it's not a one-time publication.

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Be sure to get the latest version of the almanac for current astronomical data.
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Practical Uses

Almanacs are practical, providing information that helps people with agriculture, fishing, and outdoor activities.

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Check the almanac for the frost dates before you decide when to plant your garden.
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Historical Records

Almanacs have been used historically and can be a resource for past weather or celestial events.

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I looked up past lunar eclipses in an old almanac for my astronomy project.
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