Mornin'! It's 21° in Wildwood NJ. It's windy (NW 18-22mph) creating a 10° windchill. January's heading out with a bang on her last day. Not to mention, I just witnessed the Supermoon (closest to the earth that it can be) in perfect alignment with the earth and Ms Sun all happening about 20 minutes ago. The left upper quadrant of that huge, red-edged moon had a gray indent which was a partial moon eclipse. I had an exciting moment this morning with that big Super "Blue" Moon (2 full moons in one month). On the West coast and Canada, those folk (lucky dogs) will see a total lunar eclipse this morning. I knew it was due early this morning at approximately 6:45a.m. and waited at the second-floor bedroom window as I shouted to hubby to "Come see this moon" as his response was "Take a picture for me". He did come in and share the moment. So did the pooch who was lowly growling at the outside dawn wondering what it was that had our undivided attention. It was awesome to see actually. What was awesome was knowing what was happening. I couldn't see the alignment but that moon was pretty spectacular even with that gray indent.
So, back to January and our weather...January was kind to us I have to admit. Even that first week...17" of the white stuff. I haven't shoveled since as I admit she's been somewhat kind to us. Today though...she's kicking ass with that 10° windchill as she bids adieu. It's clear with blue skies but the biting winds are tough. Everything out there is crispy coated with icy snow. No accumulation from yesterday's snow showers...just a crust. It'll be clear, sunny and cold today with temps in the low 30s and winds out of the W-NW at 10-15 becoming South and stiff this afternoon at 20-30mph. Tonight...partly cloudy, low 30s and Southwest winds at 20-30mph. Still sunny tomorrow when we wake with slightly warmer temps (it'll feel like Spring after today). And, possibly more snow action Friday night. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the higher than usual tides today and tonight due to that Moon...keep clear of flood (salt) water.
High tide:7:26a.m. and 8:00p.m.
Low tide:1:44p.m.
Ocean temp:36°
Sunrise:7:04a.m.
Sunset:5:21p.m.
Moonrise:5:42p.m.
C'est La Vie January!
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