Nature & Science
It might be taking it too far calling us two peas in a pod. The more I learn, however, the more alike we seem.
On Monday night, the first quarter moon appears high in the west and close to the bright red planet Mars. The two are on the western end of the large zodiacal constellation Virgo. On Wednesday night, two nights later, the moon advances to the eastern end of Virgo and appears near the bright yellow planet Saturn and the brilliant blueish star Spica.
VCS Annual Meeting
The 47th annual meeting of the board and membership of the Vineyard Conservation Society (VCS) will take place at the Wakeman Conservation Center in Tisbury on Tuesday, June 26, at 5 p.m. This year’s meeting will feature a presentation by landscape designer and native plant specialist Kristin Henricksen.
Temperature: Precip.
Day Max. Min. Inches.
Fº Fº
June 15 66 57 Trace
June 16 72 59 .00
June 17 67 57 .00
June 18 67 55 .00
June 19 68 50 .00
June 20 75 61 .00
June 21 89 70 .00
Water temperature in Edgartown harbor: 75º F.
Sunday morning offers an impressive sight for those up early, particularly for those who have a clear, unobstructed view of the eastern sky. A thin crescent moon appears right next to the bright planet Jupiter, low in the east. The two are in the zodiacal constellation Taurus.
Temperature: Precip.
Day Max. Min. Inches.
Fº Fº
June 8 70 51 .10
June 9 71 58 .01
June 10 77 57 .00
June 11 78 52 .00
June 12 71 56 .00
June 13 71 58 .13
June 14 62 57 .42
Water temperature in Edgartown harbor: 68º F.
Almanac
A comprehensive guide to weather and tides on the Island.
Vineyard Gardener
I guess this past week weather-wise is called a January thaw. We did not really experience it the last several years as December was unseasonably warm.
Farm & Field
Beige and brown and tan and black, with horns spiraled or semicircular or in undulating waves, a legion of goats marched up the hill toward us, bleating in anticipation of fresh grass and leaves.