Millions of birds are migrating south right now—and many are flying high overhead while we sleep. Here’s why fall migration happens at night, how birds navigate in the dark, and how you can help them along the way.

September brings one of the year’s fastest changes in daylight. See how many minutes of sunshine cities across the U.S. lose during September 2026—and why northern locations like Seattle lose more than twice as much daylight as Miami.

This autumn, when you're out securing your pumpkins and hay bales for the porch, don't forget to get some mums as well.

Seeing spiderwebs everywhere in August and September? There’s a reason. Late summer is prime spider season, when many orb-weaving spiders...

Why are cicadas so loud in August? Learn what cicada sounds mean, why they seem louder on hot days, and...

When does the monarch butterfly migration happen? Discover when monarchs migrate in 2026, how far they fly, where they go, and how to see and help them.

When will the first frost arrive where you live? See our 2026 regional first-frost guide, average frost dates, and what gardeners should protect before temperatures fall.

Late August is here, and you may have noticed there aren’t quite as many hummingbirds zipping around the yard as...

The jug of white vinegar in the pantry may be the hardest-working bottle in the house. It costs a few...

Where will fall color be best in 2026? Our Farmers’ Almanac Fall Foliage Outlook points to the central Appalachians for the strongest display, with generally good prospects across much of the East and Southeast, and more mixed or spotty conditions in parts of the West, Upper Midwest, and southern tier.