Rosh Hashanah | Robert Frost | an annular eclipse

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Wednesday, October 2, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Hail, old October, bright and chill, First freedman from the summer sun! Spice high the bowl, and drink your fill! Thank heaven, at last the summer's done! –Thomas Constable (1812–81) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today!]( [80 days until winter begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View our Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To: - get married [Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity.]( Question of the Day I live in Chicago and have Stargazer lilies in large plastic containers. How should I winterize them? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day How do you fix a jack-o’-lantern? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Order the 2025 Old Farmer s Almanac (title)]( [Order the 2025 Old Farmer's Almanac]( Now in its 233nd year, The Old Farmer’s Almanac is the best-selling annual in the United States. Order the 2025 edition today! [LEARN MORE]( [When is Rosh Hashanah 2024? (image)]( [When is Rosh Hashanah 2024?]( Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset! Learn more about how Rosh Hashanah is celebrated with traditions and sweet symbolic foods—and listen to the sound of the shofar! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [The heart and home of country! (title)]( [The heart and home of country!]( Featuring wide open spaces and comforting places, this charming calendar features eye-catching, full-color photographs depicting the joys of country living, including breathtaking landscapes and farm animals! [LEARN MORE]( [Monthly Horoscope for October 2024 (image)]( [Monthly Horoscope for October 2024]( Your October 2024 horoscope predictions are here! See a monthly overview plus at-a-glance horoscopes for all 12 zodiac signs by longtime Almanac astrologist Celeste Longacre. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [These socks have been to the Arctic Circle! (title)]( [These socks have been to the Arctic Circle!]( These Alpaca Fleece SuperWarm Extreme Socks have been to the Arctic Circle, Antarctica, the Alaskan Iditarod, and other COLD places, which require the extreme warmth they provide. Order yours today! [LEARN MORE]( [A Poem for October: Robert Frost (image)]( [A Poem for October: Robert Frost]( Every year, when October arrives, we enjoy reading this beautiful poem: “October” by Robert Frost. In it, he urges nature to slow down—before the leaves fall and the chilly weather begins! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Cut, Bake, and Create! (title)]( [Cut, Bake, and Create!]( These USA-made cookie cutters add a touch of joy to every batch of cookies. [LEARN MORE]( [Night Sky for October 2024: Visible Planets, Bright Stars, and an Annular Eclipse! (image)]( [Night Sky for October 2024: Visible Planets, Bright Stars, and an Annular Eclipse!]( Our southern friends are in for a treat today! A “Ring of Fire” Solar Eclipse can be seen in Patagonia, the southernmost regions of Chili and Argentina. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Weeding CAN be fun! (title)]( [Weeding CAN be fun!]( Putting care into your lawn or garden means pulling weeds. It takes time and effort to get down into the beds and dig out each one. The Weed Spinner eliminates the need to kneel and makes weeding fun! [LEARN MORE]( [Apple and Cranberry Puffed Pancake (image)]( [Apple and Cranberry Puffed Pancake]( Looking for ways to enjoy fresh cranberries during their short season? Try our Apple and Cranberry Puffed Pancake recipe! Tangy cranberries and tart apples (or sweet, if you prefer) add loads of flavor to this fluffy pancake. Attractive and easy, this will be a hit with kids as well as adults. [READ MORE]( ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, [share with a friend]( ☜ [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [Shop The Old Farmer's Store]( [SMSbanner_blue]( Did a friend forward you the Almanac Daily? You can [sign up here](. Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( Receiving too much email? [Switch to weekly](! You received this email because you signed up for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular email newsletter in the future, please [manage your preferences](. Please do not reply to this e-mail. [Contact Us]( © 2024 Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 [View web version](