Monthly Archives: July 2020

Sunset clouds 7_20_20

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The monsoons are back 7_18_20!

After several weeks of record heat (high 90’s to 100’s), we got a nice big storm this evening. Rain, rainbows, an orange sunset glow due to the low clouds, raindrops on the window and spectacular lightning.

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Clouds 7_17_20

And a helicopter with a fire bucket (hopefully in training).

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John Lewis 7_17_20

He was assaulted, jailed and severely beaten for his advocacy as a Freedom Rider… but he never gave up the fight. Ever. Godspeed and Good Trouble.

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Clouds 7_14_20

The monsoons have returned and it was nice to see the cumulus clouds build up to the anvil clouds and then disappear into wisps of remaining clouds in the sunset.

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Fire and flowers

So the post from July 5th is confirmed. Someone was shooting off fireworks and started a brush fire in our neighboring greenbelt. Those living nearby said the flames were huge and the speed of the fire was rapid. Thanks to … Continue reading

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More Neowise 7_9_20

A few more shots from the next morning’s viewing.

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NEOWISE comet

C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE) comet was only just discovered in March 2020 by the NEOWISE space telescope. You have until the end of July to see it… but its traveling away from Earth so the sooner the better (I’m including a … Continue reading

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Sunset 7_6_20

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Sunset 7_5_20

A chorus Eldorado Volunteer firetrucks were audible this evening and when I stepped out, I saw smoke. Judging by the firetrucks out patrolling with their lights flashing… I’m guessing it was a grass fire started by fireworks. The sunset I … Continue reading

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