Liverpool.Nova Sotia - Sunny with cloudy periods. Fog patches dissipating early this morning. High 13.

12 May 2010

Conditions in Liverpool,NS at 7:03:44 AM : 2.0°C | Clear | Wind: WNW 10 km/h

 (Normals: Max: 15°C Min: 4°C)

            We didn't see very much sun here yesterday but temps did manage to reach to almost +13°C.The sky finally began to clear in the evening but the temps took a nosedive and were near 0° overnight.It should warm up considerably today and it's looking good for the next 4 or 5 days.The only bump in the road is a chance of showers on Saturday.

The 3 day forecast for our area issued by Environment Canada:

·         Today -- Sunny with cloudy periods. Fog patches dissipating early this morning. High 13. UV index 7 or high.

·         Tonight -- Cloudy periods. 40 percent chance of showers overnight. Low plus 4.

·         Thursday -- Clearing in the morning. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h in the morning. High 14.

·         Friday -- Sunny. Low plus 5. High 16.

Today's Weather Trivia:

May 12,1882: Prince Edward Island had come through one of longest, snowiest winters in living memory. In eastern King's County, there was so much snow that people were still using sleighs to get around. It started snowing on October 5 and ended on May 15. Total snowfall amounted to 526 cm, about 155% of normal. Especially noteworthy was the 271 cm of snow in January and February, inclusive. – Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada

Sky Events:

ISS(visible):

1. Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Time: 09:23 PM

Duration: 3 minutes

Maximum Elevation: 53°

Approach: 36° above NNW

Departure: 16° above E

 

2. Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Time: 10:58 PM

Duration: Less than 1 minute

Maximum Elevation: 16°

Approach: 16° above WSW

Departure: 16° above WSW

 

Although it is the combined light of millions of stars, the Milky Way is so faint that almost any artificial light source blocks the view. To see the Milky Way, get away from city lights, then look low in the east not long after twilight ends.-- [StarDate Online | Weekly Stargazing Tips]

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