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The 2026 hurricane season continues... see & read updates every day at “Talking the Tropics With Mike”.
A partial (nearly full) lunar eclipse will be visible from Jacksonville/NE Fl. & SE Ga. late Thursday evening into the wee hours of Fri. - Aug. 27-28. While not as spectacular as a solar eclipse, the phenomenon is easy to view & safe to our eyes (no eye protection is necessary). A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon is in its full phase & earth comes directly between the sun & the moon casting a shadow on the earth-facing side of the moon. 96% of the moon will be obscured - will appear tan in color - & begins at 10:33pm EDT Thu. to 1:51am Fri. The peak will be at 12:12am Fri.
Imagery below from NASA:
“Manatee Tank” - The city of Jacksonville is teaming up with Jacksonville U & the Zoo to fund projects by the younger generation to help Jacksonville become more sustainable. Applications from 15-24 year old’s will be accepted through Sept. 28th & can be found - along with other details - * here *.
The clock is ticking on the long days of summer. We’re losing an average of 2-3 minutes of daylight per day now. Jacksonville’s sunrise is 7am or later & will continue to be so into Feb.... sunset is now before 8pm & will continue to be through April 23rd. That’s all subject to change depending on legislation that could end standard time. Either way... it’s a sure sign of autumn AND cooler temps.(!):
And... lastly... a weather tribute (Tue. Aug. 25th) to the one & only Dolly Parton. What a genuine gem we’ve lost:
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