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08/27/2026

Tonight is the night.

Don’t miss tonight’s near-total lunar eclipse! 🌕🌑
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Look up after dark and watch as Earth’s shadow sweeps across the Moon, creating one of the most striking sights of the summer sky.

Will you be watching tonight?

08/24/2026

435 head in the barn this week. Cattle sold well, considering futures being down. As always I appreciate my sellers, buyers, spectators, and employees.

For Saturday 8/28

29 mixed colored cows. Bred to Brangus bulls.

6 black baldy cows. Bred to Simmental Bull. They are Fancy.

If you need trucking or potable pens give us a call.

Michael Lee 931-787-5913.

08/18/2026

Summer’s end nears.

Spot the Summer Triangle! ✨️✨️✨️ At this time every year, the distinctive three-cornered pattern is formed by the bright stars Vega, Altair, and Deneb.

The three stars of the Summer Triangle appear similar in brightness. Vega in the constellation Lyra the Lyre is the brightest of the trio, and the 5th brightest of all stars.

Altai is the 2nd brightest member of the Summer Triangle and the 13th brightest star.

The 20th brightest star is Deneb, which marks the tail of Cygnus the Swan. Whereas Vega and Altair are 25 and 17 light-years respectively—Deneb is much farther away, an estimated 2,600 light-years from Earth.

Learn more about the Summer Triangle at Almanac.com/night-sky-map-july-summer-triangle ✨️✨️✨️

08/17/2026

Yes.

The monarchs are getting ready to take flight! 🦋🍂

One of nature’s most incredible journeys is about to begin as millions of monarch butterflies start their annual migration south. Keep an eye on the skies—you might spot these orange-and-black travelers passing through your area.

👉 Read more at the link in the comments.

08/17/2026

Didya know?

Tonight, the CAT NIGHTS begin! 🐱 A rather obscure old Irish legend said that a witch could turn herself into a cat eight times, but on the ninth time (August 17), she couldn’t regain her human form. This bit of folklore also gives us the saying, “A cat has nine lives.”

Learn more about Cat Nights and the lore surrounding them! Almanac.com/Cat-Nights 🐱

08/15/2026

Traditionally, we call the September Moon the “Corn Moon.” Corn was ready to harvest at this time. In the 1760s, Captain Jonathan Carver came across this Native American term during his travels. Similarly, the Western Abenaki called this the Corn Maker Moon, and the Dakota, the Corn Harvest Moon.

However, you’ll also see that there’s a special astronomical name for this Moon: the “Harvest Moon.” This refers to the Full Moon closest to the September equinox. In 2026, the brilliant Full Harvest Moon is on Saturday, the 26th of September, reaching full illumination at 12:49 p.m. ET It will appear full for 3 days so start looking early if the weather is clear!

Learn more at Almanac.com/Full-Moon-Names

08/09/2026

Rainbow meteors.

Get ready for a spectacular cosmic light show! 🌌

✨ The Perseid Meteor Shower is peaking, and we might just see some "Rainbow Meteors" lighting up the night sky! ☄️🌈

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Aug 11th - Wednesday, Aug 12th. The Perseids are known as one of the best and brightest meteor showers of the year, but did you know that meteors can actually glow in different colors?

The stunning colors you see aren't just for show—they tell us exactly what these space rocks are made of as they burn up in our atmosphere! 🚀

Here is the cosmic chemistry behind the colors:

🔴 Oxygen/Nitrogen: Red

🟡 Iron: Yellow

🟣 Calcium: Purple

🟠 Sodium: Orange

🟢 Magnesium: Blue/Green

Tips for viewing:
Find a dark spot away from city lights, lie back, give your eyes about 30 minutes to adjust to the dark, and look up! No telescopes needed. 🔭❌

📌 A total solar eclipse, a meteor shower peak, and a rare 6-planet alignment all happening on August 13, 2026! 🌌 Watch the full video to experience the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime cosmic event. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6MBP6o92UU

08/09/2026

✨ Did you know a group of fireflies is called a sparkle?

And really, could there be a more perfect name? On warm summer nights, these tiny lanterns turn fields, gardens, and backyards into nature’s own light show. 🌙✨

Here’s to slowing down long enough to enjoy a little summer magic.

Have you seen many fireflies where you live this year?

08/08/2026

Moon Dance

08/07/2026

Beer day. Woohoo. 😂

Happy International Beer Day! 🍺 Celebrate by tasting a flight of different beers from around the world. They're all pretty unique! 🍻

After your taste test today, consider trying your hand at the brewing process to recreate your favorite. According to our Best Days Calendar (as influenced by the Moon), the best days to brew beer are on August 18 and 19 this month 🍻 See more at Almanac.com/bestday/brew-beer-or-cider