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Cicada Map 2024: The Old Farmer's Almanac
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Amy O'Brien

Trillions of Cicadas Are Emerging in Late April, 2024. See Cicada Map.

A double brood of cicadas will emerge in the Midwest and Southeast in late April through the middle of May. We’re talking about trillions of red-eyed, deafening insects. They’re actually pretty good Samaritans. Find out what to expect: where they’ll be, how long they’ll stay, how they make that noise, and whether they are harmful to plants.

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Today is Day 111 of 2024

61 days until summer begins

Question of the Day
I have some tropical hibiscus plants that grew and bloomed quite well last summer. Now they are inside and very large. I’ve taken cuttings in the past. Some make it, others don’t. What is…
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Robert B. Thomas's Birthday

Word of the Day
Scuttle
To cut a hole or holes through the bottom, deck, or sides of (as of a ship), for any purpose.
Puzzle of the Day
What do you get if you cross a sheepdog with a rose?
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Today's Moon Phase

Today's Moon Phase

90% of Full • 12 days old
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The Full Pink Moon, will occur on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

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About The Almanac

About the Almanac

What is The Old Farmer’s Almanac? For more than 225 years, we’ve been the go-to resource for everything under the Sun—including the Moon! We may be “old,” but in fact we’re new every year—and even every day. Find out what makes our little yellow book so special.

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