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. All the techniques are taught in the Long Range Weather Forecasting Course Declination information enhances the power of the planets as they meet on the same level for a good part of July. The lines on the graph depicts the movement of the planets as they perform a graceful dance through the heavens in relation to earth's equator at zero degrees. 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 at 23.6 degrees north of the equator on June 21, 2009, 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 26+ 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 At the top left of the graph, in late June, the Moon is positioned at north maximum which often carries an air tide with it and will impact certain locations with very stormy weather as it is also a new SuperMoon period. Not the convergence of planetary lines from the middle to the end of July. The unusual amount of lines together indicates extreme weather that will be headline makers. The remaining indicators are mild compared to July. When Saturn (brown) crosses with the Sun or Moon, there is usually gloomy weather or low pressure systems forming. When Mercury (purple) collides with Uranus (orange) in late August, there will be wind with the possibility of record setting events then and also in late September when Mercury will cross Uranus plus the Moon again.

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Write to: Carolyn Egan, Long Range Weather Forecaster © May 2009