Conditions at 7:55 AM: 6.6C, Clear, Wind: W 8 km/h

9 October 2010

 

We had a nice day here yesterday with temps in the upper teens and lots of sunshine.The wind was again quite brisk but it was westerly and warm.The evening was clear and seasonably cool.

            More sunshine is expected for today and through the Thanksgiving weekend.Temps are expected to be in the normal range.

 

 

The forecast for our area issued by Environment Canada :

(Normals: Max 14C / Min 6C)

Today

Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. Wind west 20 km/h becoming northwest 30 gusting to 50 this morning. High 12. UV index 3 or moderate.

 

Tonight

Cloudy periods. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low plus 5.

 

Sunday

A mix of sun and cloud. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming west 20 gusting to 40 in the afternoon. High 12.

 

Monday

A mix of sun and cloud. Low 6. High 13.

 

 

Today’s Weather Trivia:

9 October 2008:2008: Go fishing or stay on shore? For the past 2 weeks in the Bay of Fundy, lobster fishers were only able to go out every 3 days or so because of strong, persistent winds. Each postponed day increases the risk taken by fishers to make up lost time. Further, when winds churn up the seabed, lobsters don't feed until the water settles down.   – Excerpt from 'The Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar' by David Phillips. © Environment Canada

 

 

Sky Events:

International Space Station (visible sighting):

Date: Sunday, October 10, 2010

Time: 05:20 AM 

Duration: Less than 1 minute

Maximum Elevation: 17°

Approach: 17° above NNE

Departure: 15° above NNE

 

Time: 06:54 AM 

Duration: 3 minutes

Maximum Elevation: 23°

Approach: 15° above NNW

Departure: 15° above NE

 

The brilliant planet Venus, the "evening star," is just a few degrees above the horizon at sunset, and sets soon afterward, so the viewing window is slim. It hangs just beneath the crescent Moon.

 

 

AURORA (‘Northern Lights’) WATCH: Auroral activity will be quiet.