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 spring season, the Sun is always found at the equator, ready to head north for the warming of the northern hemisphere. Trace the Sun's line (blue) on the graph from zero degrees up through 23.6 degrees on June 21, 2005, the first official day of summer.

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

SPRING PLANETS IN DECLINATION

Mars at the top of the graph (red line) is out of bounds and returns to a normal gravitational pull in late April. This is not a rare position but the planet known in weather for heat and or aggressive energy creating turbulence and storms has been further north, influencing more regions in the USA as forecast in the winter report. Saturn at 12 degrees north declination does not appear to move this season but will interact with the Moon six times producing stormy weather for those locations where indicated in local forecasts. Look to early May when Saturn Moon and Venus lines will interact with the Sun and Mars - tornado prone areas would be wise to prepare for a deadly storm.

The Moon, as it travels in its monthly cycle, interacts very strongly in early June for another stormy period where the initial forecast indicates (local lunar phase charts).

The Sun line (blue) will line up with Mercury mid April - this combination always produces a turbulent atmosphere. The Sun climbs to its highest declination position north or south at the end of the season, warming the states during its climb.

Uranus, the orange line, produces a record setting weather event at the end of March, more than likely, Tornado Alley residents should be prepared. Observe that Venus and Mercury, green and purple lines, travel together early in spring, will separate, then meet again in June. When the pair travel together, the weather is disturbed. It is wind and warming temperatures adding to an already strong tornado season. The last three planets, Neptune, Pluto and Jupiter remain at the same position all season long but will influence the weather that is found using the lunar phase charts.

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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Long Range Weather Forecaster © March, 2008