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The Night Sky for the Week of 7-28-24
It's currently the best time to spot the constellation Scorpius in the evening sky, especially during July. Look for the bright stars and the red supergiant Antares. Additionally, you can find the "Cat's Eyes" stars, Shaula and Lesath, and the open star clusters M7 and M6 if you observe the tail of Scorpius using binoculars. If you're interested in stargazing, remember to look for the constellation Ophiuchus on the following day and the W-shaped Cassiopeia and the Great Square of Pegasus in the nights to come. https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-july-26-august-3-2/
moreWeather for Lodi 7-28-24
The upcoming weather forecast is as follows:
- Sunday: Partly cloudy, high 87F, SSW winds at 5-10 mph. Night: Clear to partly cloudy, low 57F, S winds at 10-15 mph.
- Monday: Mainly sunny, high 91F, SSW winds at 5-10 mph. Night: Mostly clear, low 60F, S winds at 5-10 mph.
- Tuesday: Partly cloudy, high 94F, SSW winds at 5-10 mph. Night: Clear, low 62F, S winds at 5-10 mph.
- Wednesday: Mainly sunny, high 96F, SSW winds at 5-10 mph. Night: Mostly clear, low 63F, S winds at 5-10 mph.
- Thursday: Mainly sunny, high 97F, SSW winds at 5-10 mph. Night: Clear, low 64F, S winds at 5-10 mph.
- Friday: Mainly sunny, high 99F, SSW winds at 5-10 mph. Night: Mostly clear, low 65F, S winds at 5-10 mph.
- Saturday: Mainly sunny, high 101F, SW winds at 5-10...
moreAurochs 7-28-24
Aurochs, the ancestor of modern cattle, are being rewilded in Europe to preserve biodiversity. The Tauros Programme in the Netherlands selectively breeds the modern descendants of aurochs to graze naturally and maintain open landscapes. Aurochs can have a positive impact on ecosystems, making them a strong candidate for reintroduction. Success in auroch reintroduction depends on various factors, including adapting to the local climate and predators, but the Tauros Programme provides a promising start. https://www.mossy.earth/rewilding-knowledge/aurochs-rewilding
moreWater Clocks 7-21-24
Water clocks were invented to address the limitations of sundials and were used in ancient times for timekeeping. The oldest known example dates back to 1400 BC and was discovered in the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep III. The Greeks called the device the clepsydra. https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-technology/water-clock-001818
moreThe Night Sky for the Week of 7-21-24
July 21: Look for the Moon, Altair, Vega, and Tarazed in the evening.
July 22: Scorpius constellation in the southern sky after dark.
July 23: Look for Cassiopeia, Cepheus, and Perseus after dark.
July 24: Noctilucent clouds in the northwest or north during twilight, waning gibbous Moon rises with Saturn later.
July 25: Look for Rasalhague near the Summer Triangle in the southeast after dark.
July 26: Venus and Mercury in the west after sunset, with Regulus nearby.
July 27: Look for the Sagittarius Teapot in the southern sky.
https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-july-19-28/
moreWeather for Lodi 7-21-24
The weather forecast for the upcoming week is as follows:
Sunday: Sunny, high of 96°F, SSW winds at 5-10 mph. Clear night, low of 63°F, south winds at 5-10 mph.
Monday: Sunny, high of 103°F, SW winds at 5-10 mph. Clear night, low of 67°F, south winds at 5-10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, high of 104°F, SW winds at 5-10 mph. Clear night, low around 70°F, south winds at 5-10 mph.
Wednesday: Mainly sunny, high of 102°F, SSW winds at 10-15 mph. Clear night, low of 67°F, south winds at 5-10 mph.
Thursday: Mainly sunny, high around 100°F, SSW winds at 10-15 mph. Clear night, low of 63°F, south winds at 10-15 mph.
Friday: Mainly sunny, high of 92°F, SSW winds at 10-15 mph. Clear night, low around 60°F, south winds at 10-15 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, high of 91°F,...
moreWeather for Lodi 7-14-24
The weather forecast for the upcoming days:
Sun: Clouds to sun, high 97F, SW winds 10-15 mph
Sun Night: Clear, low 60F, S winds 10-15 mph
Mon: Sunny, high 94F, SSW winds 10-15 mph
Mon Night: Clear, low 59F, S winds 5-10 mph
Tue: Mainly sunny, high 94F, SSW winds 10-15 mph
Tue Night: Clear, low 59F, S winds 5-10 mph
Wed: Sunny, high 95F, SW winds 5-10 mph
Wed Night: Clear, low 61F, S winds 5-10 mph
Thu: Mainly sunny, high 99F, SW winds 5-10 mph
Thu Night: Clear, low 64F, S winds 5-10 mph
Fri: Mainly sunny, high 99F, SW winds 5-10 mph
Fri Night: Mostly clear, low 64F, S winds 5-10 mph
Sat: Mostly sunny, high 100F, SW winds 5-10 mph
Sat Night: Mostly clear, low 65F, S winds 5-10...
moreThe Roman God Jupiter 7-14-24
Jupiter was a prominent god in ancient Roman religion and mythology, revered as the lord of the sky and thunder. He was the most significant deity during the Republican and Imperial eras. Jupiter was associated with the Capitoline Hill and formed the Capitoline Triad with Juno and Minerva. His sacred tree was the oak, which held significant religious and cultural importance in ancient Rome. The Romans believed they were superior because they had honored Jupiter more than any other people. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jupiter_(god)#Role_in_the_state
moreThe Night Sky for the Week of 7-14-24
On July 13, the first-quarter Moon will make the bright star Spica disappear and reappear across North and Central America. Comet 13P/Olbers is also visible in binoculars during late twilight.
https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/catch-an-exciting-spica-occultation-on-july-13th/
On July 14, there will be a conjunction between Uranus and Mars. On July 15, Uranus will be visible just north of Mars before sunrise. On July 16, the Moon will be low in the southwestern sky after dark. Later in the week, the bright star Arcturus will be visible in the evening sky. On July 18, look for the star Rasalhague. On July 19 and 20, the Moon will be almost full and then completely full. On July 21, the Moon will form a line with the stars Altair and Vega, and the star Tarazed will be...
moreSirius 2024
Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, is the brightest star visible from Earth. It has been revered throughout history and has played a significant role in astronomy, mythology, and occultism. Various ancient cultures associated Sirius with a wolf or a dog, and its movement was observed and celebrated by civilizations like the Sumerians and Babylonians. Sirius is considered a profound source of knowledge and power in various modern secret societies. https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/dog-star-sirius-009232
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