74th day of the year, 16th day of lunar cycle
Sunrise 7:39 – Sunset 7:34 – Sunrise tomorrow 7:37
LON 12:03 – LOD 11:55
Moonrise today 9:07 PM – Moonset tomorrow 8:27 AM
On this day in 1948 my mother was born. One of the best ladies I’ll ever know. I love you mom. I’m lucky to have you as my mom.
Mercury retrograde.
If you’re a grower in our area, the next couple weeks before the new moon are a good time to plant beets, carrots, leeks, onions, parsnips, radishes, and turnips.
In general, plant flowers and vegetables that bear fruit above ground during the waxing phases of the Moon: from the new Moon to the full Moon. Plant flowers and vegetables that bear fruit below ground during the waning phases of the Moon: from the day after it is full to the day before it is new. 2025 Old Farmer’s Almanac, p 230
In honor of Thursday night’s storm in Sandy
The largest snowflake on record measured 15″ in diameter and was 8″ thick. It fell in Fort Keough, Montana in 1887. Local ranchers described the snowflake as “larger than milk pans.” 2025 Farmers’ Almanac, p 63