Today is September 8th. It's the 252nd day of the year. 114 days remain. It's week 36 of the year.
Unless
noted, the following data is based upon observations collected by the
National Weather Service, Chicago, at O'Hare International Airport
(ORD) between November 1978 and last year. ORD has been the official
site of record for Chicago since Thursday, January 17, 1980. Before
this, the official site of record was on the south side of Chicago at
Midway International Airport (MDW), beginning on Wednesday, July 1,
1942. From Friday, January 1, 1926 through Tuesday, June 30, 1942, the
official site was at the University of Chicago. Before this, the
official site was at various locations in Chicago going back to Monday,
October 16, 1871. Observations taken from October 15, 1870 to October
8, 1871 were lost in the Great Chicago Fire.
According
to the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), the normal high is 78
and the normal low is 58. I've calculated the 33-year averages at 78
and 59.
On
the hot side, in 1985 the high was 94 with a low of 67. Six years
later, in 1991, the high was 88 with a low of 67. The other hot highs
were 92 degrees in 2002 (our most recent) and 90 degrees in 1983. The record high of
96 degrees was last set in 1960 at Midway, after previously being set in 1959
(also at Midway) and originally in the city in 1933. Our most recent 70s
low was 70 in 1964. The record warmest low of 76 occurred way back in
1922, a time when the official readings were taken adjacent to Lake Michigan. 27 of the past 33 highs (82%) were in the: 70s (14) and 80s (13). O'Hare recorded nine consecutive 70s & 80s highs from 1986 through 1994. Three highs were in the hot 90s. Three highs were in the cool 60s. O'Hare's warmest September 8th was in 1959 as the high was 97 (O'Hare's hottest high of the date) with a low of 71 (O'Hare's warmest low of the date). O'Hare's second warmest September 8ths were in: 1971 (high of 94, low of 69) and 1978 (high of 95 (O'Hare's second hottest high of the date), low of 68)). The two other hot days were in 1960 (high of 93, low of 69) and 1964 (high of 92, low of 70 (O'Hare's second warmest low of the date)).
In
looking back through the years to the first September at O'Hare in
1959, the following instances were notable: in 1978 the high was a hot
95 with a low of 68, a hot day. In 1976 the high was a hot 90 with a
low of 57, a 33 degree spread. In 1971 the high was a hot 94 with a
low of 69, a hot day. In 1967
the high was 83 with a low of 50, a 33 degree spread. In 1966 the
high was 81 with a cold low of 44, a 37 degree spread. In 1965 the
high was 67 with a low of 61, a six degree spread. In 1964 the high
was 92 with a low of 70, a hot day. In 1960 the high was a hot 93
with a low of 69, a hot day and year of the record high of 96 at
Midway. In 1959 the high was 97 (hotter than the record high) with a
low of 71, a hot day.
More recently, there were
large spreads of 38 degrees in 1983 (90/52) and 32 degrees in 2002
(92/60). There were no small spreads of up to seven degrees.
On the cool side,
in 1986 (O'Hare's coolest September 8th) the high was 73 with the record low of 43, a 30 degree spread.
In 1979 (O'Hare's second coolest September 8th) the high was 66 with a low of 51. O'Hare's coolest high of the date is 65 degrees in 1995. The
record coolest high of 54 occurred way back in 1883, a time when the
official readings were taken adjacent to Lake Michigan. 31 of the last 33 lows (94%) were in the: 50s (14) and 60s (17). Two lows were in the cold 40s. There's an ongoing, 25-year streak of 50s & 60s lows that began in 1987 and ran through last year, 2011. O'Hare's second coldest low of 44 degrees occurred in 1966, part of a wild day which saw a high that was 37 degrees above that at 81 degrees.
The
following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval
Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 5:58 and sunrise is at
6:26. Sunset is
at 19:14 and twilight ends at 19:43. There's a total of 12 hours, 48
minutes of daylight today and 13 hours, 45 minutes between twilights. We
lost three minutes of daylight from yesterday. Tomorrow twilight begins
at 5:59 and sunrise is at 6:28. The
moon reaches last quarter today at 8:15. Illumination was 53% at midnight, will be 48%
at noon and 43% at midnight tonight. Moonset is at 14:16 this afternoon.
Moonrise is at 23:51 tonight. Moonset is at 15:03 tomorrow afternoon. Moonlight time is 14 hours, 25 minutes which is two minutes longer than yesterday.
Summer
began on June 4th and runs for 110 days through September 21st. High
temperatures in this period are usually in the 70s and 80s. Highs in the
60s, 90s and 100s occur infrequently. Grandparents Day is tomorrow. 9/11 Remembrance Day is in three days.
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Thursday, September 8, 2011
September 8: ORD
Today is September 8th. It's the 251st day of the year. 114 days remain. It's week 36 of the year.
Unless noted, the following data is based upon observations collected by the National Weather Service, Chicago, at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) between November 1978 and last year. ORD has been the official site of record for Chicago since Thursday, January 17, 1980.
According to the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), the normal high is 78 and the normal low is 58. I've calculated the 32-year averages at 79 and 59.
On the hot side, in 1985 the high was 94 with a low of 67. Six years later, in 1991, the high was 88 with a low of 67. The other 90s highs were 92 in 2002 (our most recent) and 90 in 1983. The record high of 96 was last set in 1960 at Midway, after previously being set in 1959 (also at Midway) and originally in the city in 1933. Our most recent 70s low was 70 in 1964. The record warmest low of 76 occurred way back in 1922, a time when the official thermometer was located adjacent to Lake Michigan. 26 of the past 32 highs (81%) were in the: 70s (13) and 80s (13). Three highs were in the hot 90s and three were in the cool 60s.
In looking back through the years to the first September at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: in 1978 the high was a hot 95 with a low of 68, a hot day. In 1976 the high was a hot 90 with a low of 57, a 33 degree spread. In 1971 the high was a hot 94 with a low of 69, a hot day. In 1967 the high was 83 with a low of 50, a 33 degree spread. In 1966 the high was 81 with a cold low of 44, a 37 degree spread. In 1965 the high was 67 with a low of 61, a six degree spread. In 1964 the high was 92 with a low of 70, a hot day. In 1960 the high was a hot 93 with a low of 69, a hot day and year of the record high of 96 at Midway. In 1959 the high was 97 (hotter than the record high) with a low of 71, a hot day.
More recently, there were large spreads of 38 degrees in 1983 (90/52) and 32 degrees in 2002 (92/60). There were no small spreads of up to seven degrees.
On the cool side, in 1986 the high was 73 with the record low of 43, a 30 degree spread. In 1979 the high was 66 with a low of 51. Another cold 40s low was 47 in 1982. The other cool 60s highs were 65 in 1995 and 67 three years ago (in 2008). The record coolest high of 54 occurred way back in 1883, a time when the official thermometer was located adjacent to Lake Michigan. 30 of the last 32 lows (94%) were in the: 50s (13) and 60s (17). Two lows were in the cold 40s. There's an ongoing, 24-year streak of 50s & 60s lows that began in 1987.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 5:57 and sunrise is at 6:26. Sunset is at 19:16 and twilight ends at 19:44. There's a total of 12 hours, 50 minutes of daylight today and 13 hours, 47 minutes between twilights. We lost two minutes of daylight from yesterday. Tomorrow twilight begins at 5:58 and sunrise is at 6:27. The moon is waxing gibbous, heading towards the full Harvest (a.k.a. Barley) moon in four days at 4:27. Illumination was 84% at midnight, will be 88% at noon and 91% at midnight tonight. Moonset is at 2:41 this morning. Moonrise is at 17:12 this afternoon. Moonset is at 3:44 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 9 hours, 29 minutes which is 32 minutes longer than yesterday.
Summer began June 4 and runs for 110 days through September 21. High temperatures in this period are usually in the 70s and 80s. Highs in the 60s, 90s and 100s occur infrequently. 9/11 Remembrance Day and Grandparents Day are in three days.
Unless noted, the following data is based upon observations collected by the National Weather Service, Chicago, at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) between November 1978 and last year. ORD has been the official site of record for Chicago since Thursday, January 17, 1980.
According to the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), the normal high is 78 and the normal low is 58. I've calculated the 32-year averages at 79 and 59.
On the hot side, in 1985 the high was 94 with a low of 67. Six years later, in 1991, the high was 88 with a low of 67. The other 90s highs were 92 in 2002 (our most recent) and 90 in 1983. The record high of 96 was last set in 1960 at Midway, after previously being set in 1959 (also at Midway) and originally in the city in 1933. Our most recent 70s low was 70 in 1964. The record warmest low of 76 occurred way back in 1922, a time when the official thermometer was located adjacent to Lake Michigan. 26 of the past 32 highs (81%) were in the: 70s (13) and 80s (13). Three highs were in the hot 90s and three were in the cool 60s.
In looking back through the years to the first September at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: in 1978 the high was a hot 95 with a low of 68, a hot day. In 1976 the high was a hot 90 with a low of 57, a 33 degree spread. In 1971 the high was a hot 94 with a low of 69, a hot day. In 1967 the high was 83 with a low of 50, a 33 degree spread. In 1966 the high was 81 with a cold low of 44, a 37 degree spread. In 1965 the high was 67 with a low of 61, a six degree spread. In 1964 the high was 92 with a low of 70, a hot day. In 1960 the high was a hot 93 with a low of 69, a hot day and year of the record high of 96 at Midway. In 1959 the high was 97 (hotter than the record high) with a low of 71, a hot day.
More recently, there were large spreads of 38 degrees in 1983 (90/52) and 32 degrees in 2002 (92/60). There were no small spreads of up to seven degrees.
On the cool side, in 1986 the high was 73 with the record low of 43, a 30 degree spread. In 1979 the high was 66 with a low of 51. Another cold 40s low was 47 in 1982. The other cool 60s highs were 65 in 1995 and 67 three years ago (in 2008). The record coolest high of 54 occurred way back in 1883, a time when the official thermometer was located adjacent to Lake Michigan. 30 of the last 32 lows (94%) were in the: 50s (13) and 60s (17). Two lows were in the cold 40s. There's an ongoing, 24-year streak of 50s & 60s lows that began in 1987.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 5:57 and sunrise is at 6:26. Sunset is at 19:16 and twilight ends at 19:44. There's a total of 12 hours, 50 minutes of daylight today and 13 hours, 47 minutes between twilights. We lost two minutes of daylight from yesterday. Tomorrow twilight begins at 5:58 and sunrise is at 6:27. The moon is waxing gibbous, heading towards the full Harvest (a.k.a. Barley) moon in four days at 4:27. Illumination was 84% at midnight, will be 88% at noon and 91% at midnight tonight. Moonset is at 2:41 this morning. Moonrise is at 17:12 this afternoon. Moonset is at 3:44 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 9 hours, 29 minutes which is 32 minutes longer than yesterday.
Summer began June 4 and runs for 110 days through September 21. High temperatures in this period are usually in the 70s and 80s. Highs in the 60s, 90s and 100s occur infrequently. 9/11 Remembrance Day and Grandparents Day are in three days.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
September 8: ORD
Today is September 8th. It's the 251st day of the year. 114 days remain. It's week 36 of the year.
Unless noted, the following data is based upon observations collected by the National Weather Service, Chicago, at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) between November 1978 and last year. ORD has been the official site of record for Chicago since Thursday, January 17, 1980.
According to the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), the normal high is 76 and the normal low is 56. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 79 and 59.
On the hot side, in 1985 the high was 94 with a low of 67. Six years later, in 1991, the high was 88 with a low of 67. Other warm highs were 92 in 2002 and 90 in 1983. The record high of 96 was set in 1960 at Midway. The record warmest low of 76 occurred way back in 1922, a time when the official thermometer was located adjacent to Lake Michigan. Over the last 31 years, 25 highs (81%) were: 70s (12) and 80s (13). Three highs were in the warmer 90s. Three highs were in the cooler 60s.
In looking back through the years to the first September at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: in 1978 the high was 95 with a low of 68, a hot day. In 1976 the high was 90 with a low of 57, a 33 degree spread. In 1971 the high was 94 with a low of 69, a hot day. In 1967 the high was 83 with a low of 50, a 33 degree spread. In 1966 the high was 81 with a cool low of 44, a 37 degree spread. In 1965 the high was 67 with a low of 61, a six degree spread. In 1964 the high was 92 with a low of 70, a hot day. In 1960 the high was 93 with a low of 69, a hot day and year of the record high. In 1959 the high was 97 (warmer than the record high) with a low of 71, a hot day.
More recently, there were large spreads of 38 degrees in 1983 (90/52), 32 degrees in 2002 (92/60) and 30 degrees in 1986 (73/43). There were no small spreads of up to seven degrees.
On the cool side, there were no days of a mean of at least 11.5 degrees below normal. The coolest lows were those in the 40s: the record low of 43 in 1986 and a low of 47 four years earlier in 1982. The coolest highs were those in the 60s: 65 in 1995, 66 in 1979 and 67 two years ago. The record coolest high of 54 occurred way back in 1883, a time when the official thermometer was located adjacent to Lake Michigan. Over the last 31 years, 29 lows (94%) were: 50s (12) and 60s (17). Two lows were in the cooler 40s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 5:58 and sunrise is at 6:26. Sunset is at 19:15 and twilight ends at 19:44. There's a total of 12 hours, 49 minutes of daylight today and 13 hours, 46 minutes between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 5:59 and sunrise is at 6:27. The moon is new this morning at 5:30. Illumination was 0% at midnight, will be 0% at noon and 1% at midnight tonight. Moonrise is at 6:44 this morning. Moonset is at 19:04 tonight and moonrise is at 8:02 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 12 hours, 20 minutes which is 50 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Patriot Day is in three days and Grandparent's Day is in four days. -Bernie-
Unless noted, the following data is based upon observations collected by the National Weather Service, Chicago, at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) between November 1978 and last year. ORD has been the official site of record for Chicago since Thursday, January 17, 1980.
According to the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), the normal high is 76 and the normal low is 56. I've calculated the 31-year averages at 79 and 59.
On the hot side, in 1985 the high was 94 with a low of 67. Six years later, in 1991, the high was 88 with a low of 67. Other warm highs were 92 in 2002 and 90 in 1983. The record high of 96 was set in 1960 at Midway. The record warmest low of 76 occurred way back in 1922, a time when the official thermometer was located adjacent to Lake Michigan. Over the last 31 years, 25 highs (81%) were: 70s (12) and 80s (13). Three highs were in the warmer 90s. Three highs were in the cooler 60s.
In looking back through the years to the first September at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: in 1978 the high was 95 with a low of 68, a hot day. In 1976 the high was 90 with a low of 57, a 33 degree spread. In 1971 the high was 94 with a low of 69, a hot day. In 1967 the high was 83 with a low of 50, a 33 degree spread. In 1966 the high was 81 with a cool low of 44, a 37 degree spread. In 1965 the high was 67 with a low of 61, a six degree spread. In 1964 the high was 92 with a low of 70, a hot day. In 1960 the high was 93 with a low of 69, a hot day and year of the record high. In 1959 the high was 97 (warmer than the record high) with a low of 71, a hot day.
More recently, there were large spreads of 38 degrees in 1983 (90/52), 32 degrees in 2002 (92/60) and 30 degrees in 1986 (73/43). There were no small spreads of up to seven degrees.
On the cool side, there were no days of a mean of at least 11.5 degrees below normal. The coolest lows were those in the 40s: the record low of 43 in 1986 and a low of 47 four years earlier in 1982. The coolest highs were those in the 60s: 65 in 1995, 66 in 1979 and 67 two years ago. The record coolest high of 54 occurred way back in 1883, a time when the official thermometer was located adjacent to Lake Michigan. Over the last 31 years, 29 lows (94%) were: 50s (12) and 60s (17). Two lows were in the cooler 40s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 5:58 and sunrise is at 6:26. Sunset is at 19:15 and twilight ends at 19:44. There's a total of 12 hours, 49 minutes of daylight today and 13 hours, 46 minutes between twilights. We are losing two or three minutes of daylight a day. Tomorrow twilight begins at 5:59 and sunrise is at 6:27. The moon is new this morning at 5:30. Illumination was 0% at midnight, will be 0% at noon and 1% at midnight tonight. Moonrise is at 6:44 this morning. Moonset is at 19:04 tonight and moonrise is at 8:02 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 12 hours, 20 minutes which is 50 minutes shorter than yesterday.
Patriot Day is in three days and Grandparent's Day is in four days. -Bernie-
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
September 8: ORD
Today is September 8th. It's the 251st day of the year. 114 days remain. It's week 36 of the year.
Unless noted, the following data is based upon observations collected by the National Weather Service, Chicago, at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) between November 1978 and last year. ORD has been the official site of record for Chicago since Thursday, January 17, 1980.
According to the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), the normal high is 76 and the normal low is 56. I've calculated the 30-year averages at 79 and 59.
On the hot side, in 1985 the high was 94 with a low of 67. In 1991 the high was 88 with a low of 67. Other warm highs were 92 in 2002 and 90 in 1983. The record high of 96 was set in 1960. The record warmest low of 76 occurred way back in 1922, a time when the thermometer was located right next to Lake Michigan. Over the last 30 years, 24 highs were: 70s (11) and 80s (13). Three highs were in the warmer 90s. Three highs were in the cooler 60s.
In looking back through the years to the first September at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: in 1978 the high was 95 with a low of 68, a hot day. In 1976 the high was 90 with a low of 57, a 33 degree spread. In 1971 the high was 94 with a low of 69, a hot day. In 1967 the high was 83 with a low of 50, a 33 degree spread. In 1966 the high was 81 with a low of 44, a 37 degree spread. In 1965 the high was 67 with a low of 61, a six degree spread. In 1964 the high was 92 with a low of 70, a hot day. In 1960 the high was 93 with a low of 69, a hot day. In 1959 the high was 97 with a low of 71, a hot day.
More recently, there were large spreads of 38 degrees in 1983 (90/52), 32 degrees in 2002 (92/60) and 30 degrees in 1986 (73/43). There were no small spreads of up to seven degrees.
On the cool side, there were no days of a mean of at least 11.5 degrees below normal. The coolest lows were those in the 40s: the record low of 43 in 1986 and a low of 47 in 1982. The coolest highs were those in the 60s: 65 in 1995, 66 in 1979 and 67 last year. The record coolest high of 54 occurred way back in 1883, a time when the thermometer was located right next to Lake Michigan. Over the last 30 years, 28 lows were: 50s (12) and 60s (16). Two lows were in the cooler 40s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight is at 5:58 and sunrise is at 6:26. Sunset is at 19:15 and twilight ends at 19:43. Tomorrow twilight begins at 5:59 and sunrise is at 6:27. There's a total of 12 hours, 49 minutes of daylight today (three minutes less than yesterday) and 13 hours, 45 minutes between twilights. The moon is waning gibbous. Illumination was 87% at midnight, will be 83% at noon and 79% at midnight tonight. Moonset is at 10:43 this morning. Moonrise is at 20:45 tonight. Moonset is at 11:53 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 13 hours, 58 minutes which is 40 minutes longer than yesterday.
Patriot Day is in three days. My oldest sister, Mary Ann, and her husband, William, celebrate their 7th wedding anniversary in five days. Grandparent's Day is also in five days. Maria, my second youngest sister, and her husband, Buddy, celebrate their 8th wedding anniversary in six days. Citizenship Day is in nine days. The autumnal equinox is in two weeks. -Bernie-
Unless noted, the following data is based upon observations collected by the National Weather Service, Chicago, at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) between November 1978 and last year. ORD has been the official site of record for Chicago since Thursday, January 17, 1980.
According to the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), the normal high is 76 and the normal low is 56. I've calculated the 30-year averages at 79 and 59.
On the hot side, in 1985 the high was 94 with a low of 67. In 1991 the high was 88 with a low of 67. Other warm highs were 92 in 2002 and 90 in 1983. The record high of 96 was set in 1960. The record warmest low of 76 occurred way back in 1922, a time when the thermometer was located right next to Lake Michigan. Over the last 30 years, 24 highs were: 70s (11) and 80s (13). Three highs were in the warmer 90s. Three highs were in the cooler 60s.
In looking back through the years to the first September at O'Hare in 1959, the following instances were notable: in 1978 the high was 95 with a low of 68, a hot day. In 1976 the high was 90 with a low of 57, a 33 degree spread. In 1971 the high was 94 with a low of 69, a hot day. In 1967 the high was 83 with a low of 50, a 33 degree spread. In 1966 the high was 81 with a low of 44, a 37 degree spread. In 1965 the high was 67 with a low of 61, a six degree spread. In 1964 the high was 92 with a low of 70, a hot day. In 1960 the high was 93 with a low of 69, a hot day. In 1959 the high was 97 with a low of 71, a hot day.
More recently, there were large spreads of 38 degrees in 1983 (90/52), 32 degrees in 2002 (92/60) and 30 degrees in 1986 (73/43). There were no small spreads of up to seven degrees.
On the cool side, there were no days of a mean of at least 11.5 degrees below normal. The coolest lows were those in the 40s: the record low of 43 in 1986 and a low of 47 in 1982. The coolest highs were those in the 60s: 65 in 1995, 66 in 1979 and 67 last year. The record coolest high of 54 occurred way back in 1883, a time when the thermometer was located right next to Lake Michigan. Over the last 30 years, 28 lows were: 50s (12) and 60s (16). Two lows were in the cooler 40s.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight is at 5:58 and sunrise is at 6:26. Sunset is at 19:15 and twilight ends at 19:43. Tomorrow twilight begins at 5:59 and sunrise is at 6:27. There's a total of 12 hours, 49 minutes of daylight today (three minutes less than yesterday) and 13 hours, 45 minutes between twilights. The moon is waning gibbous. Illumination was 87% at midnight, will be 83% at noon and 79% at midnight tonight. Moonset is at 10:43 this morning. Moonrise is at 20:45 tonight. Moonset is at 11:53 tomorrow morning. Moonlight time is 13 hours, 58 minutes which is 40 minutes longer than yesterday.
Patriot Day is in three days. My oldest sister, Mary Ann, and her husband, William, celebrate their 7th wedding anniversary in five days. Grandparent's Day is also in five days. Maria, my second youngest sister, and her husband, Buddy, celebrate their 8th wedding anniversary in six days. Citizenship Day is in nine days. The autumnal equinox is in two weeks. -Bernie-
Monday, September 8, 2008
September 8: ORD
Today is September 8th. It's the 252nd day of the year. 114 days remain. It's week 37 of the year.
Unless noted, the following data is based upon observations collected by the National Weather Service, Chicago, at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) between November 1978 and last year. Observations have been official at O'Hare since Thursday, January 17, 1980.
According to the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), the normal high is 76 and the normal low is 56. The 29-year averages are 79 and 59.
For yesterday, September 7, I reported that for the past ten years there have been no highs below 74 degrees (since 1998). In 1997 the high was 72 and two years before that it was 68 degrees. According to the Weather Channel, the high was expected to be right at 74. The high did reach 74 at 14:09, so the streak continues. The high at Rockford was also 74 degrees, occurring at 15:07. The high was also 74 at Midway and DuPage airports. It was slightly warmer on the lakefront (76 degrees).
Now back to September 8th. On the cool side, in 1986 the high was 73 with the record low of 43. In 1979 the high was 66 with a low of 51. The other cool high was 65 in 1995. The other cool lows were 47 in 1982, 50 in 1981 and 52 in 1983. The record coolest high of 54 was set way back in 1883. 27 of the 29 lows have been 50s (11) and 60s (16). 1983 was a dual day: high of 90 with a low of 52, a 38 degree difference. By dual day, I mean that both the high and low were notable, but putting the high and low together, the mean is near normal.
The following astronomical data is provided by the United States Naval Observatory. In Crystal Lake, twilight begins at 5:58 and sunrise is at 6:26. Sunset is at 19:14 and twilight ends at 19:43. Twilight begins tomorrow at 5:59 and sunrise is at 6:27. There's a total of 12 hours, 48 minutes of daylight today and 13 hours, 45 minutes between twilights. The moon reached first quarter yesterday at 9:04. Illumination was 56% at midnight, will be 61% at noon and 66% at midnight tonight. Moonrise is at 15:35 and moonset is at 0:09 tomorrow. Moonlight time is 8 hours, 25 minutes today.
Patriot Day is in three days. My eldest sister, Mary Ann, and her husband William, will be celebrating their 6th wedding anniversary in five days. Another sister, Maria, and her husband Buddy will be celebrating their 7th wedding anniversary in six days. Both couples currently reside in Tampa, home of those amazing Rays. Constitution Day, also known as Citizenship day, is in nine days. This is a newer holiday, having been enacted by Congress just four years ago. The website "www.patriotism.org" says that Constitution Day is "a birthday for our country and it serves as a means for American citizens to express their pride in their citizenship. Constitution Day also designates a time to honor the Constitution of America and learn more about the famous piece of legislation." -Bernie-
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