August Discobs 2025

[87storms]

3 hours ago, dailylurker said:

Epic weather. It's absolutely beautiful. 

Took some adjustments to the Catoctin downslope breeze to get my three point shot to fall, but overall, a very Colorado-like day.

[Rhino16]

Already 32.6 at Canaan NWR. Fast! It was 37.3 this time yesterday.

[wxdude64]

Current 10 pm temps DCA 70, IAD 57, BWI 61, Canaan NWR 33, lol.

Edit- 50.1 here.

[Stradivarious]

1 minute ago, Stradivarious said:

what is this over Salisbury?

 

[Stradivarious]

It faded, but is circular now visible for at least 5 minutes 

[LordBaltimore]

5 minutes ago, Stradivarious said:

It faded, but is circular now visible for at least 5 minutes 

Probably this: 

 

[Stradivarious]

8 minutes ago, LordBaltimore said:

Probably this: 

 

What is this?

[LordBaltimore]

1 minute ago, Stradivarious said:

What is this?

These are sounding rockets launched by NASA. Not really familiar with what they usually carry but this one sounds especially cool

"The TOMEX+ mission will focus on a layer of atomic sodium in the atmosphere that peaks at about 56 miles (90 kilometers) altitude. This sodium layer forms from the constant influx of dust grain-sized meteors that burn up in the sky. A specialized laser aboard the TOMEX+ rocket, tuned to a wavelength that excites sodium atoms, will cause the sodium layer to fluoresce. This glowing band then becomes a natural tracer for atmospheric motions, allowing scientists to track its bends, ripples, and swirls as energy moves through the upper atmosphere."