Studying the declination positions along with the horoscope lunar phase charts and observing the solar mapping graphic information adds interesting details to the seasonal long range forecast. The lines on the graph present a picture of the planets as they perform a graceful dance through the heavens in relation to earth. When the planet lines on the graph cross there is a related weather event that is usually more impacting than the average weather for a designated location. At the beginning of the summer season, the Sun is always found at the Tropic of Cancer, ready to head south to the equator. Trace the Sun's line (blue) on the graph 23.6 degrees on June 20, 2008, the first official day of summer and note that the Sun will reach the equator in September, the fall season. Note the position of the moon (dark blue line) on the graph; it is currently achieving 27+ degrees maximum north and south declination, but now leaving its major standstill position where the maximum numbers achieved will continue to decrease. Here is a website that further explains this natural phenomenon cycle: http://www.iol.ie/~geniet/eng/moonperb.htm

SUMMER PLANETS IN DECLINATION

Venus and the Sun, green and blue lines are traveling together in early summertime producing warmer temperatures with humidity and showers. In early July, the Sun, Venus and the Moon lines are together with an influence from stormy Mars and Saturn, red and brown lines that are crossing with the Moon as well. Mercury, the purple line crosses with the Moon line at this same time. The influences combine to bring severe weather conditions to the USA midwest and offshore in the Atlantic.

In early September, Mars, red line, combines with Mercury, purple line. In addition, Venus, Sun and Saturn are adding their weather values and will produce a hurricane, right at peak season. Mid September the interaction of the declination planets, Mercury, Venus, Mars Uranus Sun and Saturn seem to be angling for another powerful weather event. Students of the weather course are reminded that the longitude chart produces the basic forecast for a lunar phase and the declination information serves to add more detail. Observations, comments and forecasts are welcome.

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