[AZ-Observing] Re: Spring weather prospects

     Now that I can post again to this list (a problem at our end):

>>  I assume, then, that it means we have only three months...
>>  before we get into the next round of rainy weather - the Monsoon.

     If you look at the maps I cited, you'll see that the prospects are
for "normal" precip for the rest of the year, or the climate-modelling odds
don't lean much either way at least.  What is more certain is that temps
are very likely to be above normal for the rest of the year.

     More generally, I think the recent weather pattern really emphasizes
the need for thinking more carefully about things to observe and when
to do it---and not just waiting for these magic New Moon Saturdays (only).
I would try to take advantage of 'petite fugues' (little escapes) probably
only in the backyard for an hour or two but any day of the week.
Catch that nice 'Joe Orman' conjunction, a steady night for Saturn,
follow bright variables that happen to pass through the skylight window,
be ready for that morning comet that's bright only that day....

\Brian
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