Studying the declination positions of the planets 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 and Earth's equator. When the lines that depict the planets cross each other on the graph 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 located at the Tropic of Cancer 23 1/2 degrees north of the equator. The Sun will travel south to the equator by the end of the season. The position of the Moon (dark blue line) on the graph is currently achieving 25 degrees maximum north and south declination, but now leaving its major standstill position,close to 29 degrees, where the maximum numbers achieved will continue to decrease for several years. Here is a website that further explains this natural phenomenon cycle: http://www.iol.ie/~geniet/eng/moonperb.htm.

SUMMER PLANETS IN DECLINATION

The graph visual shows the Moon line as the fastest moving of all the planet lines, traveling from North to South maximum position about three times each during the season. As the Moon travels and connects with the planet lines, the weather is stimulated or triggered in certain locations. The graph degree positions are a standard for the globe where zero degrees is the equator and the planets are measured from the equator extended out into space. In the northern hemisphere, Saturn (brown line) moves towards the equator, meets with Mars (red line) together on July 23rd to intensify the weather; the pair will be very dangerous.

Where there are storms around the globe, there is the threat of them becoming superstorms.

Seismic activity is extremely high. Significant weather events will be noticeable in many locations around the world when Jupiter (blue line) and Uranus (orange line) travel together for most of the season and are positioned at the equator as well. Mid summer Mars (red line) crosses both Jupiter and Uranus when drought stricken regions will be hotter than hell.

August 11-12 provides sensational energy. With Venus and the Moon involved, heavy rains and electric skies will result.

August 18 and for about ten days Saturn is combined with Mercury. Tempestuous winds provide energy for hurricane season.

The idea of following the declination placements of the planets will help the astrometeorologist develop stronger forecasts, taking information from the declination measurements as well as the solar mapping indications. Right at the zero degree marker, the equator, Jupiter and Uranus sit together and don't stray very much for the entire season