GRAPH OBSERVATIONS for FALL 2004

Studying the declination positions along with the horoscope chart and the solarmap results in better weather forecasting. The declination lines have their own graceful dance through the heavens. When the planets align, there is more weather to talk about.

At the beginning of this fall season, the Sun is always found at the equator, ready to begin its descent to the southern point, 23 degrees 26 minutes, at the Tropic of Capricorn in December.

Also found close to the Sun is the planet Jupiter and Mars is in proximity as well. Warm weather will be the result until the planets begin to separate. When the Mercury line crosses the trio of warm planets, there will be more wind and cooler temps.

In December, Venus, Mars and Neptune align bringing moisture and stormy conditions. Note how Venus and Mars continue on in December, intertwining with the Moon line and Mercury, insuring a white Christmas for many.

A MOON PERIGEE PERIOD occurs when the Moon is closest to earth each month. If the Moon is new or full at the same time as a Moon perigee, and if the Moon is at a high declination degree, it all results in stormy weather, stronger winds and tidal extremes because of the gravitational pull the Moon has on the earth. These roughly 3-day periods are called 'SuperMoons'. If the local chart indications are for stormy weather, a perigee period adds strength and intensity to the forecast. Abnormally high and low tides usually occur during this period all over the globe and weather anomalies are in the news.

The one SuperMoon period will be in December. Perigee periods for fall occur Oct. 18, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12. Watch the news for weather headlines.
Observations, comments and forecasts are welcome; please state where you are located. Write to carolyn@weathersage.com

Carolyn Egan, Long Range Weather Forecaster
© September, 2004