Author Archives: arjaybe

About arjaybe

Jim has fought forest fires and controlled traffic in the air and on the sea. Now he writes stories.

Noctilucent

Posted on 2013-11-18 by arjaybe

Cloud of the Day – Noctilucent You thought nacreous clouds were high? Well, at as much as 80,000 feet they are, but compared to noctilucent clouds, nacreous are practically scraping the ground. Like nacreous, noctilucent clouds are best seen when … Continue reading →

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Size – Solar System

Posted on 2013-11-13 by arjaybe

The American National Optical Astronomy Observatory has provided a model that can be used to visualize the size of the Solar System. Various objects are used to represent the Sun and planets, such as a ball for the Sun and … Continue reading →

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Transitioning from Fall to Winter

Posted on 2013-11-08 by arjaybe

We’re at that point in the seasonal cycle where it could be one or the other. We’re transitioning from fall to winter. Down in the valley it’s still autumn and above freezing, while up in the hills the winter snows … Continue reading →

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