Points About The Weather

Northern Advocate, 26 January 1939, Page 9

Points About The Weather

Much of the weather lore of the country man is connected with the sun, moon and stars. A ring or halo round the sun or moon in fine weather indicates a coming change. The larger the ring the nearer is the storm.. On a clear night, when the smaller stars are somewhat obscured, this is held to be a certain sign of rain. When the stars twinkle more than usual, wind, followed by rain, is very likely. The rising of the sun and moon shows weather signs. Any red or greenish colour at sunrise is bad. If the moon on rising is pale, rain will fall during the night; should the lunar orb be reddish, fine wdather is certain. Shades of red or gold at sunset are sure signs of a fine day on the morrow,, any silvery effect is not favourable. ", ■ . Certain animals give weather signs which are worth, noting. When cows, which are usually placid, roam about the fields in a restless manner, rough weather is . ahead. A curious habit often noted in the case of pigs, is that just before the coming of a strong wind they carry mouthfuls of straw, sticks, etc., into their sleeping places. • Sheep are wonderful weather tellers. For many years shepherds have noticed that, when bad weather is approaching, the creatures huddle together and 'seem fidgety a good deal. In fine, settled weather sheep wil scatter over a wide area and lie down at some distance from one another. Fowls seek the shelter of their houses before rain comes. On the other hand, ducks and geese wander for some distance away from their sleeping places.