Despite our best intentions, once again the weather gods conspired against us and the clouds never parted to allow us to view the occultation.

Ann T with the ever enthusiastic Alex, Jackie F, Jim W and myself were at our usual observing site atop the hill at Binbrook Conservation area after 6pm. It was obvious from the moment we arrived that the clouds were going to be too thick to even see the moon, let alone the occultation. No equipment was brought out except for a compass to check for orientation and a camcorder to record our high, if misplaced, spirits. We waited up to the time of the event in hopes that we might chance upon a sucker hole in the clouds, but it never transpired.

Disappointed, but unphased, we retired shortly afterwards, some to one of the favourite coffee shops and others to home. We will continue to try until we get the right combination of weather and proximity to our area. Stay tuned to this blog for updates of the next event!