Winter Solstice, meteor showers and a full moon tonight.

[BigmanPigman]

"A full moon and a meteor shower are set to coincide on Friday night, making winter solstice 2018 an extra special occurrence.
Unfortunately, the bright light from the full moon will likely create unfavorable viewing conditions during the meteor shower's peak, earning this year's show the dubious title of "the cursed Ursids" from NASA meteor expert Bill Cooke."
https://www.aol.com/article/news/2018/12/21/winter-solstice-2018-full-moon-and-meteor-shower-to-coincide-in-rare-display/23624750/

[akraven]

1. Not here.

It's overcast and snowing!

[csziggy]

2. Here it was gray and rainy most of the day

Which was better than yesterday when it was gray and raining hard most of the day.

At least it was a short day and tomorrow is supposed to be sunny, even if cold (for Florida) - a high of 58 F after a low tonight of 38.

We've had a perfect record this year - every single celestial event - meteor showers, special moons, neat astronomical sights has been on a day when it has been cloudy.

[akraven]

3. How fun!

We've got aurora showing but only between snow clouds..

[csziggy]

4. I've never been far enough north to see an aurora - they must be neat!

Maybe next year when we visit Iceland or while we are in Scotland we will see one.

Most years the most discouraging thing about trying to sky watch are the mosquitoes - this year it has actually been too wet for them.

[akraven]

5. Truth! But bring heavy coats, ski pants, lots of socks -

and at least 3 layers for underneath.