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. 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 fall season, the Sun is always found at the equator and it will travel to the southern hemisphere. Trace the Sun's line (blue) on the graph at zero degrees on September 22, 2008, the first official day of fall and note that the Sun will reach the maximum southern position at 23:26 degrees/minutes at the start of the winter 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

FALL PLANETS IN DECLINATION

The graph, visual, shows the Moon line as the busiest of all the lines, traveling from north position down to maximum south position three times during the season. As the Moon travels and connects with the planet lines, the weather is stimulated or triggered in certain locations.

The only planet left in the northern hemisphere this season is Saturn. Saturn is in an opposition connection with Mars that results in weather as severe thunderstorms. The blue Sun line connects with most of the planets over the course of the season. At the end of November into early December a meeting of many planet lines forms a picture that will produce a lasting stormy period as the lines weave in and out with the Moon line. Some of the lines indicate strong winds and a warmer than normal time in the southern hemisphere. When December begins, the cold fronts become more intense, just at about the time of the warmer influences for 'down under'. 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. The weather has to be analyzed from certain locations. Observations, comments and forecasts are welcome.

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Carolyn Egan
Long Range Weather Forecaster © September, 2008