Summer solstice!, classic veronicas, when watermelon is ripe, sunset full Moon

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Thursday, June 20, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Summer comes with a bound; winter comes yawning. –Weather proverb [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [94 days until autumn begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To end projects go camping straighten hair [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day Where did the phrase “scotch the top” come from when it pertains to moving the top of a boiling pan slightly so that some of the steam can escape? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day No more stars (Change these words into a single word.) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Our perennial best seller for more than 48 years! (title)]( [Our perennial best seller for more than 48 years!]( Pre-order your 2025 Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Calendar! This year’s design features original full-color illustrations, timely gardening advice, fun facts, quotes, and lore. [LEARN MORE]( [Summer Solstice 2024: When Is The First Day of Summer? (image)]( [Summer Solstice 2024: When Is The First Day of Summer?]( Summer begins with the solstice on Thursday, June 20, 2024, marking the astronomical first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. What exactly IS the solstice? Is it really the longest day of the year? Welcome the solstice with some interesting facts! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Want to Garden in a New Way? (title)]( [Want to Garden in a New Way?]( The Container Gardener’s Handbook unveils the secrets to growing delicious veggies, dazzling flowers, and lush herbs in even the tiniest spaces. Discover expert tips for container selection, soil mixes, watering, and more! [LEARN MORE]( [2024 Celestial Events: Top 6 Must-See Phenomenons (Plus, What to Skip!) (image)]( [2024 Celestial Events: Top 6 Must-See Phenomenons (Plus, What to Skip!)]( We’re about halfway through a phenomenal year for skywatchers! Next up is the solstice full Moon. Almanac astronomer Bob Berman explains why this is a special Moon—and on his list of only six “must-see” celestial events for 2024. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [What is the 1792 Society? (title)]( [What is the 1792 Society?]( The 1792 Society is a yearly subscription that delivers our most popular yearly publications in one box. In addition to the club box, you’ll also unlock online library access and member events! [LEARN MORE]( [How to Grow Veronicas: The Complete Veronica (Speedwell) Flower Guide (image)]( [How to Grow Veronicas: The Complete Veronica (Speedwell) Flower Guide]( Veronica, also called speedwell, is a carefree and easy-to-grow perennial flower with vertical or ground cover forms and blooms of purple, blue, pink, or white. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for lovely Veronicas. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Take Your Pick! (title)]( [Take Your Pick!]( Our 2025 calendars are available for pre-order! Unleash your curiosity and find your ideal calendar for the year ahead. [LEARN MORE]( [How to Tell If a Watermelon Is Ripe (image)]( [How to Tell If a Watermelon Is Ripe]( Every year, I face the same dilemma: how to tell if a watermelon is ripe. Watermelons remain firmly attached even when they are overripe. Learn more. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Looks great and protects you from the Sun! (title)]( [Looks great and protects you from the Sun!]( Our new collection of embroidered baseball caps features garden-inspired designs on the front and a cheerful sentiment on the back. They’re a stylish choice for your morning walk or a trip to the farmer’s market! [LEARN MORE]( [Moonrise & Moonset Calculator (image)]( [Moonrise & Moonset Calculator]( When will the Moon be visible tonight? 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