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Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Saturday, February 3, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( When February sun shines cold, There comes a day when in the air The wings of winter Slow unfold, And show the golden summer there. –Philip Savage (1868–99) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [44 days until spring begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To breed animals brew beer or cider can or pickle vegetables and fruit make sauerkraut plant belowground crops slaughter livestock [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day What is toilet water? I heard it was used in the old days as perfume. How could I make it? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day Who was the strongest man mentioned in the Bible? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Be the first to get your 2024 Almanac! 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Whether you want to create a backyard garden for vegetables, a kitchen garden for herbs, or a beautiful flower garden, Garden Planner will help you create the best layout for your space—plus provide all your sowing and planting dates! [LEARN MORE]( [Night Sky February 2024: Visible Planets, Stars, Moon (image)]( [Night Sky February 2024: Visible Planets, Stars, Moon]( February is the month of romance and love! There’s a special treat on Valentine’s Day itself—grab your sweetheart (and some warm clothing) and head outside to see Jupiter and the Moon kiss. See all Bob’s highlights of the February 2024 sky. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get ready to garden! (title)]( [Get ready to garden!]( The Vegetable Gardeners Handbook contains “down-to-earth” guidance on cultivating, harvesting, and storing 30+ veggies, plus advice on soil, water, fertilizer, seed-saving, pests, and more! [LEARN MORE]( [2024 Is a Leap Year! When Are Leap Years and Why Do We Have Them? (image)]( [2024 Is a Leap Year! When Are Leap Years and Why Do We Have Them?]( Are you ready for 2024? It is a Leap Year! Let us explain why we have Leap Years and some fun facts and folklore about Leap Years and leaplings. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Order Your 2024 Almanac Calendar! (title)]( [Order Your 2024 Almanac Calendar!]( Unleash your curiosity with our captivating 2024 calendars! Find your ideal calendar for the year ahead and get ready for 2024. [LEARN MORE]( [The Best Broccoli Soup (image)]( [The Best Broccoli Soup]( Our Best Broccoli Soup is made with fresh broccoli, carrots, and herbs for a wonderfully healthy, flavorful dish to both warm and nourish the body… perfect on a raw winter night! Serve with chunks of warm bread. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Staying organized will be a breeze! (title)]( [Staying organized will be a breeze!]( The Old Farmer’s Almanac Planner will keep you on track! 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