We were just looking at Fremont Peak, in case you were wondering
about conditions here close to New Moon. Of course, there was plenty
of rain there yesterday, so it's likely nice and wet underfoot. But
in any case there are layers of cloud and overcast over the whole
area, and the density of the clouds is centered along the length of
the whole Gabilan range.
Herewith your remote sky report for our rural conditions, here out of
the sprawl. Gnarly for observing. Annie Jump, our cool Toyota van, is
in the driveway safe and sound and fixed and good as new. Felix the
scope is quietly sitting in the garage with eyepieces freshly
cleaned, rarin' to go.