Rare transit of Mercury!, Moon on the move, must-make mac and cheese

Low-light houseplants, the great yam scam, 5 sore throat remedies View Web Version WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE The air’s so appetizin’; and the landscape through the haze Of a crisp and sunny morning of the early autumn days Is a pictur’ that no painter has the colorin’ to mock— When the frost is on the punkin and the fodder’s in the shock. –James Whitcomb Riley (1849–1916) Sunday, November 10, 2019 314th day of the year Winter begins in 41 days MacKenzie Phillips (actress) was born on this day in 1959. Miriam Makeba (singer, referred to as Mama Africa) died on this day in 2008. Question of the Day Why is a water glass called a tumbler? Answer Rare Transit of Mercury! Transit of Mercury on Monday, November 11, 2019 It’s hard to evaluate the major astronomical event coming up on Monday, November 11, 2019. It certainly sounds spectacular: the planet Mercury will visibly cross the face of the Sun. The next such transit won’t occur until 2032. Bob Berman has information on when and how to see this rare astronomical event.   READ MORE   SPONSORED Jewelry with a Purpose Neckglasses’ ingenious designs combine fashion with function for one of a kind eyewear. Neckglasses’ reading glasses are cleverly disguised as a jewelry pendant and can be worn anywhere, anytime. In an instant, they go from a stylish pendant to eyewear. Simple, Efficient, Fashionable! Please use “FA30” for 30% off at checkout.   LEARN MORE   Moon on the Move Sky Map: November 2019 Let’s show some appreciation for the Moon this month. Watch it as it moves across the night sky between November 10 and 17!   READ MORE   Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook BRAND-NEW #1 BESTSELLER!  After inspiring and instructing gardeners for 227 years, we have created a single “how to garden” reference book that includes all of our expertise!   LEARN MORE   $14.95 Making a Cold Frame How to Build a Cold Frame Learn how to make a cold frame for the garden with these tips. When those first frosts of fall hit, you’ll want to protect your precious plants!    READ MORE   The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Moon Calendar Loaded with stunning photos, lunar lore, and more!    LEARN MORE   $10.99 Must-Make Mac and Cheese Super-Creamy Mac and Cheese So-o-o-o much better than boxed! A delicious mac and cheese recipe that’s a guaranteed hit with anyone who takes a bite.   READ MORE   The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Calendar Start each day with a tidbit of Almanac fun: weather wisdom, quirky historical facts, useful hints, and time-tested proverbs. Nicely illustrated page-a-day desk calendar that fits perfectly in a Christmas stocking!   LEARN MORE   $14.99 Are Beards "In" Again? The History of Shaving and Beards Can you imagine plucking facial hair? When (and why) do men shave beards? Interestingly, shaving has been around since the cave man! Perceptions of facial hair like beards and mustaches have fallen in and out of fashion over the centuries, just as they do today.   READ MORE   The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids, Volume 8 Makes a great gift!   LEARN MORE   $9.95 THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU QUICK CLICKS 7-Day Forecast 2-Month Forecast Moon Phase Calendar Best Days—Astrological Timetable WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE New to this newsletter? It’s free! Sign up here. You are receiving this e-mail message because you subscribed at our Web site: Almanac.com If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to unsubscribe. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* Visit our Web site Help page to report corrections or inquire about your online account, products, editorial, and technical issues. For reprinting and reuse, see our Terms of Use. © 2019 Yankee Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.