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Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
2016 June 12
A Roll Cloud Over Uruguay
Credit & Licence: Daniela Mirner Eberl
Explanation: What kind of cloud is this? A type of arcus cloud called a roll cloud. These rare long clouds may form near advancing cold fronts. In particular, a downdraft from an advancing storm front can cause moist warm air to rise, cool below its dew point, and so form a cloud. When this happens uniformly along an extended front, a roll cloud may form. Roll clouds may actually have air circulating along the long horizontal axis of the cloud. A roll cloud is not thought to be able to morph into a tornado. Unlike a similar shelf cloud, a roll cloud is completely detached from their parent cumulonimbus cloud. Pictured above, a roll cloud extends far into the distance in 2009 January above Las Olas Beach in Maldonado,Uruguay.
Or – if you live in the S. Hemisphere – your earliest sunsets are taking place around now. Either way, it happens about a week before the solstice.
At mid-northern latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere, the earliest sunrises of the year happen around mid-June, despite the fact that the summer solstice – the year’s longest day – is still about a week away. And if you live at middle latitudes in the Southern Hemisphere, the earliest sunsets take place around now, even though the winter solstice – the year’s shortest day – isn’t for another week.
For those of you who are privileged enough to be outdoors before one of these early sunrises, you’ll find some of the most beautiful dawn twilights of the year.
The exact date of earliest sunrise varies with latitude. At 40o north latitude – the latitude of, say, Philadelphia in Pennsylvania – the earliest sunrise of the year will happen on June 13. For that same latitude, the latest sunset of the year will fall on or near June 27. This is in spite of the fact that the longest day of the year (in terms of daylight) comes on the June summer solstice.
So it is for other Northern Hemisphere latitudes. The dates of earliest sunrise and latest sunset do not coincide exactly with the solstice. Appreciably south of Philadelphia’s latitude, the earliest sunrise has already come and gone (in late May or early June) and the latest sunset occurs at a later date (sometimes as late as July). In Hawaii, for instance, the earliest sunrise precedes the June solstice by about 2 weeks, and the latest sunset comes about 2 weeks after. Farther north, the earliest sunrise and latest sunset happen closer to the June solstice. Check it out at your latitude, using links on our almanac page.
The earliest sunrises come before the summer solstice because the day is more than 24 hours long at this time of the year. In the Southern Hemisphere, the earliest sunsets of the year come before the winter solstice for the same reason.
In June, the day (as measured by successive returns of the midday sun) is nearly 1/4 minute longer than 24 hours. Hence, the midday sun (solar noon) comes later by the clock on the June solstice than it does one week before. Therefore, the sunrise and sunset times also come later by the clock, as the tables below help to explain.
For Philadelphia (40o north latitude)
| Date | Sunrise | Midday (Solar Noon) | Sunset | Daylight Hours |
| June 13 | 5:31 a.m. | 1:01 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | 14h 59m 04s |
| June 20 | 5:32 a.m. | 1:02 p.m. | 8:33 p.m. | 15h 00m 38s |
For Valdivia, Chile (40o south latitude)
| Date | Sunrise | Midday (Solar Noon) | Sunset | Daylight Hours |
| June 13 | 9:12 a.m. | 1:53 p.m. | 6:34 p.m. | 9h 22m 12s |
| June 20 | 9:14 a.m. | 1:55 p.m. | 6:35 p.m. | 9h 20m 42s |
Bottom line: The earliest sunrises of the year in either hemisphere always come before the summer solstice. The exact date of your earliest sunrise depends on your latitude, but the sequence is always the same: earliest sunrise, solstice, latest sunset.
Three of Cups
Good luck and success are possible. Pleasure is likely.
Isa
The Ice Rune, represents stagnation and a passionless existence. Your life’s course may seem blurry at the moment, but if you persevere you will move onto better days.
Conch Shell
This aspect is affected by ill fated finances. Money seems to evaporate before it is received. An unexpected drain of finances is forthcoming–auto repairs, medical bills or a fine of some kind will cost you at a most inopportune time.
Your Daily Influences represent events and challenges the current day will present for you. They may represent opportunities you should be ready to seize. Or they may forewarn you of problems you may be able to avoid or lessen. Generally it is best to use them as tips to help you manage your day and nothing more.
Today’s Meaning:
There is a good vibration surrounding this aspect. It feels better than it has in quite some time. Maintain your faith in your deity of choice and this good vibration will remain. Waiver from your faith and this good vibration will dissipate.
General Description:
This Etruscan talisman – a tusk carved in basalt, and elaborately mounted in gold filigree work – was worn as a protector from danger and evil influences. The charm was supposed to attract good fortune and success. The Tusk represented one of the horns of the Crescent Moon, which was a symbol of the Egyptian goddess Isis, who, in the course of time, became the most universal and powerful of all the goddesses. The Etruscans, Greeks and romans had great faith in the reputed virtues of amulets, a belief which was greatly influenced by the Egyptians.
I saw this and it brought tears to my eyes. The wolf pictured here looks just exactly like my dear sweet Mocha. I had her for 15 years and had to have her put to sleep. If anyone or anything deserves wings, she does. I hope and pray this is the way she looks on the other side. Rest in peace, my dear sweet baby!
The Sun is our Cosmic Nurturer. Life flourishes under its radiant beams. It provides the illumination to find Truths and lights one’s path so we do not get lost. To stand in the rays of The Sun is to shine. To absorb its energy promotes growth, exceptional physical and mental health, and good fortune. The Sun is empowering, elevating and fills those who bask in it with confidence and sense of self-worth. While The Sun certainly doesn’t promise a life’s path without some bumps in the road, The Sun indicates all will be well.
The Crow is the trusted messenger that alerts its allies to both danger and opportunity. Although they may appear playful and too opportunistic to be trusted, Crows are in fact powerful and trustworthy. The Crow sees and hears all. When The Crow reports it is best to listen as their news is always important and presented accurately.
As a daily card, The Crow indicates that you will soon receive news that will either protect you from loss or lead you too opportunities doorstep. To fully realize the advantage the information will soon receive carries with it you will need to react to it quickly and with sureness.
Today’s Witches Rune
The Star
Meaning: In many cultures, the Star is a symbol of hope, dreams and destiny, and in the Witches Runes this symbol has a similar connotation. When the Star rune appears, it’s green light for you to go after what you want.
Note that the Star does not say you’ll get everything you want without any work. No. This symbol is a not about easy success, but about having faith in what you are doing – and doing it. In fact, the goals suggested by the Star are usually the highest and most significant ones – the ones that are hardest to get. It does not matter what the dream is, but its significance in your life. This symbol also represents ideals, and they can be both individual and collective ones.
In a more down-to-earth way, the Star is related to revolutions, changes, risks, speculation and all things motivated by faith and ideals. It can represent a sudden spark on inspiration, a windfall, a sudden rise to fame or a promotion. Though the sudden changes brought by the Star are usually positive, they are also fast: you can get back to point zero as quickly as you rose. So don’t be afraid to jump forward when the opportunity arises.
The Star urges you to take the risk, to have hope and to trust. After the staleness of Crossroads, the Universe finally begins to move again. If you believe in Higher Powers, this symbol shows that They are guiding you in this moment. The Star is a very positive rune, but in a more negative context it can represent revolution for revolution’s sake and the constant idealization of people and situations. It can also stand for excessive individualism when going after a dream.
In relationship readings, this rune represents hope and an idealistic kind of love. Usually the people involved in the relationship have high expectations about the other. They easily put their partner on a pedestal, only to feel frustrated when reality strikes. The Star can also represent unrequited love, or the love for someone who is unattainable. On the other hand, this rune tells you to not give up love entirely – keep looking, because someone is coming.
Additional Information About Today’s Witches Rune courtesy of Your Spiritual Journey Australia
This Week’s Theme
Water Reversed
Water reversed denotes secrets to which you are not privy. Approach all ventures with caution.
This Week’s Challenge
The Queen of Wands
The power to acquire that which is wanted. A productive mind and body. A loving nature. Success.
Your Ally for the Week
Six of Cups Reversed
Preoccupation with the past. Overdependence on outdated ideas and morals.
This reading represents strengths you were born with and will emerge this week.
Strength
Strength denotes an inner power, mastery of will and development of inner might. Through mastering one’s emotions and learning from both success and failure the person Strength represents has reached a place where they are influential without applying physical force, able to weather the roughest of storms, and not likely to abandon the less fortunate. Strength also denotes a large capacity for forgiveness and compassion. Strength is not as much about winning as it is about overcoming hardship, and using well crafted persuasion to ease others to your side.
When The Hanged Man is among your personal cards, the influence of Strength may be increased. Having The Chariot in your personal cards may diminish the influence of Strength
The Fool
This card represents the dreamer in you, the idealist, the mystic. The Fool desires to do great things, but is often unaware of just how difficult great things are to do. He must always be very careful of the choices he makes, and remember knowledge is his ally. The Fool often symbolizes a new beginning, unrestrained optimism, and curiosity that hasn’t been dulled by time. While The Fool may well indicate a lack of experience or grasp of the pitfalls along the path he is taking, it is equally true that his lack of experience leads him to believe all things are possible, which brings even impossible goals within his grasp.
When The Hanged Man or The Star are among your personal cards, the influence of The Fool may be increased. Having The Devil in your personal cards may diminish the influence of The Fool.
The Star represents a strong connection to the Cosmos, an open gateway to understanding “the big picture.” It is an optimistic card that promises peace, harmony, and hope realized. For the full power of the forces behind The Star to be realized one must have faith and accept that in cosmic terms all things balance out; that disturbances are sometimes necessary to ensure overall harmony. The reward for such faith is vision on a Cosmic scale, and sense of well-being that may well radiate to those around you through your warm, untroubled heart
An instant replay of the weekend weirdness returns as surreal Neptune begins its five-month retrograde cycle. Romance is in the air when flirty Venus takes center stage, but aspects to Mars, Neptune, Chiron and the Moon bend the interpersonal dynamics out of shape. Additionally, the relationship-oriented Libra Moon prompts us to experience everything as a reflection of the outer world and encourages us to balance our needs with those of others.
Romantic fantasies offer magical worlds of escape today, but it may be impossible to make these dreams come true. There’s nothing wrong with letting your imagination run wild as long as it is not cause for disappointment when someone falls short of your expectations. It’s tempting to assume that others are willing to play their parts in fulfilling your needs before you even ask what they want. Nevertheless, real love is possible only when you move beyond a selfish perspective to give rather than receive.
Something is amiss today as if people can’t hear you when you tell them what you need. You might remain flexible to a point but someone’s resistance to meeting you halfway causes you to emotionally withdraw. However, you’re able to still find satisfaction if you don’t over-personalize the reactions of others. Process your hurt feelings and then reengage in the relationship dance without presuming anyone else is responsible for your emotions. You can’t necessarily control your thoughts but you can choose how you respond to them.
You are a regular chatterbox today, yet your words may act as a smokescreen to hide your feelings. Unfortunately, your close friend or partner might be less expressive than you prefer, provoking you to doubt their love. However, your fear of abandonment has more to do with you than anyone else now. Stop talking long enough to experience your state of mind beneath the silence. Confronting your own shortcomings is the first step to reestablishing the intimacy you are afraid of losing. Lead with an open heart and see who follows.
Your heart connection with someone else may be more spiritual than physical today. Instead of imagining what you might receive from a relationship in the future, consider how your current actions create the potential for growth. Exploring what you can learn from your partner is more important now than achieving emotional satisfaction. Although your physical needs shouldn’t be ignored, it helps to put them in proper perspective. Feed your soul and everything else will fall into place.
Sometimes it’s difficult to maintain personal boundaries in social relationships, yet they are the glue that keeps the community — at home and at work — together. Your feelings are flowing through new territory now and it’s challenging to know how much to share and how much to keep to yourself. Unfortunately, you can’t use logic to analyze the current dynamics when everything is in flux. The truth is you won’t go wrong if you listen to your intuition.
Love is particularly confusing when you can’t get a clear read on others. However, you could be projecting an aspect of yourself that you think you’re seeing in a close friend, workmate or partner. Don’t trust your senses now, for they will lead you down a garden path. Instead, create an emotional roadmap by sharing your feelings and listening to the feedback you receive. Even the most complicated relationship will surrender its uncertainty if you engage in sincere communication with an open mind.
You’re wearing your emotions on your sleeve today but others still might not know your true feelings. Thankfully, you are able to project an accurate representation of your current internal process. However, the otherworldly nature of your desires makes it difficult for anyone else to understand what you want. Nevertheless, one thing is for sure: the real magic begins when you set aside the obvious differences and step beyond the apparent limitations between other people and yourself.
You may feel as if you’re all dressed up with nowhere to go, or perhaps your emotions are extra volatile now and there is no safe place where they can be expressed. Although a trustworthy friend is willing to hear the latest version of your story, you’re afraid of creating problems for someone else if you say too much. Thankfully, you’re capable of monitoring your words even if it requires extra vigilance today. Silence isn’t always a sign of avoidance; sometimes it’s a sign of exemplary self-control.
You want to bridge the gulf between you and someone you love, but interpersonal dynamics are tangled up with the past. You often suffer the negative consequences of spilling more beans than actually fit in the can. But the opposite may be true today if you don’t say enough for others to fully grasp your feelings. A solid relationship is built on good communication, but just using words to fill up the empty space won’t do the trick. Your disclosure must connect with your emotions to convey what’s in your heart.
You could be surprised at how much positive feedback you receive at work today. It’s not that you don’t deserve the accolades; it’s just that they are unexpected. However, your need for recognition may be insatiable because of insecurities from the past that you carry into the present situation. Don’t let your self-esteem depend on what others say. Instead, measure your worth by the quality of your work. As Eleanor Roosevelt said, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”
Although you are highly motivated to achieve extraordinary results at work today, your follow-through may be sorely lacking. Part of the problem is finding a healthy balance between seeking personal pleasure and pursuing success in your chosen profession. Unfortunately, you can’t do it all. There aren’t enough hours in the day; something has to give. Since emotional satisfaction is transitory now, it’s wise to concentrate on building your career. Computer scientist Alan Kay said, “The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
Sometimes you push people away when you really want to be closer to them. But you are so protective of your feelings today that you might go out of your way to talk about everything else, instead. You hope that no one will notice the boundaries placed around your heart. However, a casual question from the right person could be enough to trigger your emotions and cause your walls to tumble down. Ironically, you may be relieved once the truth is out in the open because intimacy can develop when you’re no longer hiding behind a mask.
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