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I am afraid there will be no comet, satellite, or star gazing tonight folks, it's very cloudy.
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Belladonna
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It's back again! Don't think I can take much more of this!
sws97sdg
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Looks like it could have been a pink meteorite landing in the sea
Spring begins Monday, heralding solar eclipses and meteorite showers
STAFF REPORTER
MADRID
SPRING officially begins in the early hours of Monday ushering in a new season for the entire Northern Hemisphere, the National Geographic Institute (IGN)confirmed yesterday.
Spring is calculated to last almost 93 days until the arrival of summer on 21st June.
According to an internationally-recognised Astronomic Convention, the change of seasons is marked by the momentary juxtaposition of the Earth in relation to the sun during its 365 day orbit.
Spring is the season of the year when the days lengthen most rapidly. The sun rises every morning nearly two minutes earlier than it did the day before and in the evening, it takes a minute later each day to set.Hence the time the sun is above the horizon increases nearly three minutes each day.
The clocks change, as is traditionally the case, on the final Sunday in March, which this year will be the 27th. At 2am local time, the clocks will go forward an hour to 3am, meaning that the 27th will be an hour short.
Throughout spring this year, astronomical phenomenae are expected including eclipses on 1st and 15th June. The first will be a partial eclipse of the sun, visible in East Asia and in the most northerly extremes of North America and Europe. The second will be a total eclipse of the moon. It will be completely visible in the furthest eastern regions of Spain - the Mediterranean coast and in the Balearics.
The IGN also recommends “keeping an eye on” the night sky around the dates of the new moon which this year are on 3rd April, 3rd May and 1st June.
The first full moon of spring will be on 18th April and there will be another two before the arrival of summer, on 17th May and 15th June.
So far as meteorite showers are concerned, the most significant say the IGN are the “Eta Acuáridas” which will be at their height on 5th May.
Spring will also mean that some planets will be visible at dawn, namely Venus, Mars, Uranus and Saturn. Saturn will also be visible all night long at the start of spring and on 3rd April, the planet will reach its closest position to the Earth.
Constellation watchers should focus on the area around the Polar star where the IGNclaim they will be able to see Ursa Minor (the Little Bear), the Dragon, and Leo throughout the night.
Spring begins Monday, heralding solar eclipses and meteorite showers
STAFF REPORTER
MADRID
SPRING officially begins in the early hours of Monday ushering in a new season for the entire Northern Hemisphere, the National Geographic Institute (IGN)confirmed yesterday.
Spring is calculated to last almost 93 days until the arrival of summer on 21st June.
According to an internationally-recognised Astronomic Convention, the change of seasons is marked by the momentary juxtaposition of the Earth in relation to the sun during its 365 day orbit.
Spring is the season of the year when the days lengthen most rapidly. The sun rises every morning nearly two minutes earlier than it did the day before and in the evening, it takes a minute later each day to set.Hence the time the sun is above the horizon increases nearly three minutes each day.
The clocks change, as is traditionally the case, on the final Sunday in March, which this year will be the 27th. At 2am local time, the clocks will go forward an hour to 3am, meaning that the 27th will be an hour short.
Throughout spring this year, astronomical phenomenae are expected including eclipses on 1st and 15th June. The first will be a partial eclipse of the sun, visible in East Asia and in the most northerly extremes of North America and Europe. The second will be a total eclipse of the moon. It will be completely visible in the furthest eastern regions of Spain - the Mediterranean coast and in the Balearics.
The IGN also recommends “keeping an eye on” the night sky around the dates of the new moon which this year are on 3rd April, 3rd May and 1st June.
The first full moon of spring will be on 18th April and there will be another two before the arrival of summer, on 17th May and 15th June.
So far as meteorite showers are concerned, the most significant say the IGN are the “Eta Acuáridas” which will be at their height on 5th May.
Spring will also mean that some planets will be visible at dawn, namely Venus, Mars, Uranus and Saturn. Saturn will also be visible all night long at the start of spring and on 3rd April, the planet will reach its closest position to the Earth.
Constellation watchers should focus on the area around the Polar star where the IGNclaim they will be able to see Ursa Minor (the Little Bear), the Dragon, and Leo throughout the night.
debz1
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I certainly saw my little Leo quite a lot during Saturday night, very bright at 4am
Just noticed the boat on the webcam has gone...sunk by the meteorite probably
But at least the view over the bay will be clearer! 
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BonysLad
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I certainly saw my little Leo quite a lot during Saturday night, very bright at 4am :
Just noticed the boat on the webcam has gone...sunk by the meteorite probably
Poor little chap. Don't despair , Debs, All Arsenal supporters are having a few sleepless nights at the mo !!!
The boat has been commandeered for the Libyan operation. It's now our flagship off the Tripoli coast !!!!
Defence cuts, eh ????
BonysLad
debz1
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Poor little chap. Don't despair , Debs, All Arsenal supporters are having a few sleepless nights at the mo !!!
The boat has been commandeered for the Libyan operation. It's now our flagship off the Tripoli coast !!!!
Defence cuts, eh ????
BonysLad
ARSENAL!!!
Not a chance mate
sws97sdg
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Just looking at the web cam today, I am busy working as well, looks like a tractor running up and down the beach, are they putting the beach back where it should be after the winter storms, or just cleaning?
Sparky
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Probably a bit of both SWS, it's a good sign though. Lets hope the beach will be ready for the season sooner than last year .
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Rosie34
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It looks like BHI has a new webcam page now so hopefully it wont be too long before the cam is up and running
Sparky
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That would be good news, while the Stay cam is good the BH webcam is better for people watching, and it doesn't have Bella's Blobs on it .
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pescador2009
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'Bella's Blobs'.
Sparky, I'm surprised at you!
Sparky, I'm surprised at you!
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Rosie34
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That would be good news, while the Stay cam is good the BH webcam is better for people watching, and it doesn't have Bella's Blobs on it
Yes Sparky, its time someone got up to the Stay cam and gave Bella's blobs a good rub
Belladonna
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Oh my goodness! I am definitely going under cover in a couple of weeks!!
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BonysLad
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Oh no ,
It's not going to rain, yet again, at Easter is it Sparky ??
BonysLad
It's not going to rain, yet again, at Easter is it Sparky ??
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clinkham
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Stay Webcam
Was in Stay Thursday night and took the opportunity to compliment the Headman (sorry - don't know his name) there about his Webcam. He seemed to be quite overjoyed that he was getting some positive feedback. He said the system had cost quite a bit, but was determined that if he was going to have one it should be of the best quality - comparable to his food and service.
I told him that many wellwishers were viewing the webcam first thing in the morning while we wait for Sparkys morning weather bulletin
Was in Stay Thursday night and took the opportunity to compliment the Headman (sorry - don't know his name) there about his Webcam. He seemed to be quite overjoyed that he was getting some positive feedback. He said the system had cost quite a bit, but was determined that if he was going to have one it should be of the best quality - comparable to his food and service.
I told him that many wellwishers were viewing the webcam first thing in the morning while we wait for Sparkys morning weather bulletin
Belladonna
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I think that would be Jose, need confirmation on that though! Its good to give compliments, and will make sure we do so ourselves next week. Did you quietly mention the .... Bella's Blobs o) and a necessary clean?
o) and a necessary clean?
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Gommar Goffer
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Bella - I thought they were your Blobs - but if you want to rename them who am I to complain
Belladonna
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OMG! How embarrassing! Slip of the fingers obviously - NO I didnt mean that either!! Have now changed it, thank you for advising me!
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Pollpott
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To save myself plowing through all the Webcam posts - can someone tell me if there is a PP webcam that is up and running at the moment. I miss the views from the Pine Walk.
Thanks.
T
Thanks.
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Sparky
Administrator
Yes Tony try this one Stay Restaurant