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  1. Stormy Weather for Britain

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    Britain is in for some extreme weather and flooding. It could rain for up to 36 hours straight. This is called a European Monsoon. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9321228/uk-weather-forecast-met-office-weather-warning-floods/…Read More

  2. The Night Sky for the Week of 6-16-19

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    Summer starts on Friday this week. The night sky may be shorter but it is still good. Look for the bright star Vega, high in the dark evening eastern sky. A brilliant full "honey moon" will light up the night sky on Sunday. The planets Jupiter and Saturn will twinkle brightly with the moon as well. https://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-june-14-22/…Read More

  3. Western Heat Wave

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    We are having near record heat in California. It is certainly hot here in Lodi. Stay Cool. https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/us-west-coast-to-endure-record-challenging-heat-this-week/70008490…Read More

  4. Jupiter’s Opposition June 2019

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    Jupiter will be in opposition to the sun on the night of June 10th. Jupiter will be big, bright, and beautiful for the whole night. Enjoy the view. https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/how-to-see-mondays-jupiter-opposition-with-or-without-a-telescope/70008482…Read More

  5. The Night Sky for the Week of 6-9-19

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    The moon shines brightly near the constellation of Leo in the evening sky. While the big dipper hangs high in the northern sky. The planet Jupiter is in opposition to the sun on Monday. Enjoy the view. https://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-june-7-15/…Read More

  6. June-uary Snow for Mount Washington

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    Mount Washington in New Hampshire has received some snow in June. Meanwhile California is cooking in the heat. We are trying to stay cool. Have a great week. https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/rime-ice-created-a-wintry-scene-at-the-mount-washington-observatory/70008458…Read More

  7. June Night Sky Events

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    Here are three sky events for this month. May also had some great events. https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/june-2019-3-things-stargazers-should-look-for-in-the-night-sky/70008402…Read More

  8. The Night Sky for the Week of 6-2-19

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    The spring sky is full of great stars this week. Polaris, Capella, Vega, and Arcturus shine brightly in the evening sky.  The new moon is Monday. While the planets Jupiter and Saturn dominant the early morning sky. Enjoy the view. https://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-may-31-june-8/…Read More

  9. Warmer Weather May 2019

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    We are going to have summer like weather here in Lodi. It has been unseasonably cool and rainy. Have a great week. https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/warmth-to-ramp-up-in-california-southwest-at-late-week-following-unusually-chilly-weekend/70008374…Read More

  10. The Night Sky for Week of 5-26-19

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    Summer is less than a month away, and the summer triangle is back promptly in the evening sky. This triangle consists of the stars Vega, Deneb, and Altair. Also, the closest star to our solar system, Alpha Centauri is visible from some latitudes. The last quarter moon is Sunday the 26th. Enjoy the spring sky. https://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-may-24-june-1/…Read More