A little sun early but clouds and cool air quickly take over and make for a chilly, open house, visitor day at the tire house here in the woods of central Va. It seems the front will stay to our south for at least Saturday, leaving us in the cool zone. We'll have to wait and see if the southern air can push back north to warm things up on Sunday. Forecasts call for it all to be out of here by Monday.
With the clouds lingering, there is likely little chance of seeing the near 1st quarter moon tonight - much less any planets or stars. The right angle set up that is the first quarter moon will have the sun-earth-moon at a perfect right angle 2 minutes before 6 EDT tomorrow morning.
Two Pileated Woodpeckers just flashed through the front yard, no doubt headed to a snack at a dead tree nearby. They must have kept going because when I stepped out, there was no loud warning cry issued. Easy to forget how big those rascals are until you see one close by. Scarlet Tanagers were also spotted earlier today, brighter red and smaller than Cardinals. Lots of birds looking for food to feed growing families or migrations. The little, tail dipping Phoebe sitting on her nest on top of my outdoor speaker is still giving me the evil eye as I walk by and doesn't seem thrilled with my choice of music.
It's damp and cool but dress warm and get out and enjoy your Today on Earth.
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