Bob Moler's Ephemeris Blog

7:00 p.m.

It’s cleared up.  Don’t know how long that will last.  But its a GO for tonight.  The official time for the star party is 9 to 11 p.m.  Set up starts at 8 p.m.  See you out there!

5:00 p.m.

I talked to ranger Marie Scott just a few minutes ago and consulted the clear sky chart for observatories in the area, and I’d guess prospects are 50% at best.  I’ll check in  with her again at near 7 p.m. for a final update.

1:30 p.m.

The Star Party at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will take place if weather permits.  It starts at 9 p.m. at the Dune Climb parking lot.  As of 1:30 p.m. it is gloomy out with rain in the area.  The rain is supposed to end by 3 p.m. according to my weather.com app on my phone.  Plus satellite images show that it is clearing over Lake Michigan.  We may get a break tonight.

Check back here for updates.  I should be contacting the park rangers by around 5 or 6 tonight,  but keep an eye on the weather.

Bob