Dense fog that has affected much of Central Virginia Wednesday morning is finally starting to dissipate. However, there are still many parts of the region experiencing dense fog, so please continue to use caution driving until lunchtime. This afternoon should be mostly sunny and noticeably warmer in the upper 60's and low 70's!
--Carrie
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Dense Fog Wednesday Morning
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. for much of Central and Eastern Virginia this morning. Visibilities are below a quarter of a mile in much of this region. Please use extra caution this morning on the roads! Reduce your speed, put extra distance between you and the surrounding vehicles, and keep your headlights on the low beam setting.
The dense fog will gradually break up and become mostly clear by lunchtime.
--Carrie
The dense fog will gradually break up and become mostly clear by lunchtime.
--Carrie
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Spot The Space Station!
UPDATE WEDNESDAY:
If you missed the sighting Tuesday night of the Space Station with the shuttle Discovery docked, you have another opportunity Wednesday night. This viewing will not be as good, but it is another three minute opportunity.
Wednesday, March 18: 8:08-8:11 PM. Look NW to NE low in the sky.
For other viewing opportunities, click here for Richmond, and click here for other cities in Virginia.
---ORIGINAL TUESDAY POST---
After the rain this morning and clearing clouds this afternoon, you might be able to spy the Shuttle Discovery and International Space Station orbiting Earth. They will have docked by the listed viewings below. You will be looking for a bright white dot that does not "blink" or shimmer in the sky like a star does. It will be moving smoothly and steadily across the sky, but not at the apparent speed of a shooting star. So you should be able to spot and track the object without much difficulty. Tonight's viewing will be pretty high in the sky and three minutes long, which is a great opportunity.
Here are the ISS/Shuttle viewing opportunities for the City of Richmond:
Tuesday, March 17:
7:41-7:44 PM Look West to Northeast more than halfway above the horizon.
Wednesday, March 18:
8:08-8:11 PM Look Northwest to Northeast low in the sky.
If you missed the sighting Tuesday night of the Space Station with the shuttle Discovery docked, you have another opportunity Wednesday night. This viewing will not be as good, but it is another three minute opportunity.
Wednesday, March 18: 8:08-8:11 PM. Look NW to NE low in the sky.
For other viewing opportunities, click here for Richmond, and click here for other cities in Virginia.
---ORIGINAL TUESDAY POST---
After the rain this morning and clearing clouds this afternoon, you might be able to spy the Shuttle Discovery and International Space Station orbiting Earth. They will have docked by the listed viewings below. You will be looking for a bright white dot that does not "blink" or shimmer in the sky like a star does. It will be moving smoothly and steadily across the sky, but not at the apparent speed of a shooting star. So you should be able to spot and track the object without much difficulty. Tonight's viewing will be pretty high in the sky and three minutes long, which is a great opportunity.
Here are the ISS/Shuttle viewing opportunities for the City of Richmond:
Tuesday, March 17:
7:41-7:44 PM Look West to Northeast more than halfway above the horizon.
Wednesday, March 18:
8:08-8:11 PM Look Northwest to Northeast low in the sky.
For other viewing opportunities, click here for Richmond, and click here for other cities in Virginia.
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