An equinox occurs twice a year, when the tilt of the Earth's axis is inclined neither away from nor towards the Sun, the center of the Sun being in the same plane as the Earth's equator. The term equinox can also be used in a broader sense, meaning the date when such a passage happens. The name "equinox" is derived from the Latin aequus (equal) and nox (night), because around the equinox, the night and day are approximately equally long. It may be more precisely understood to mean that latitudes +L and -L north and south of the Equator experience nights of equal length.
This year Equinox will be on 21 March at 01h30 in the morning. Weather patterns will be very stormy and rain is expected. Weather from Monday 14 March 2011 will be rainy until after 21 March 2011. May not be a good chance but it is the last one for this season. Let us hope that all that weather brings relief to the drought stricken St. Lucia Estuary Mouth.
This would be a great time to be on St. Lucia and watch the storm surge washing onto the beach. Waves up to 3 meters can be expected, but it still could not be enough to open the mouth. Whatever the case it is going to be spectacular. Areas in distress ... Durban Beach Front. North beaches towards Ushaka Marine World. More dune area could be lost from Umhlanga to Casarina Beach. Blue Lagoon will probably get some nice fres Indian ocean wash in.
by Petrus Viviers
This year Equinox will be on 21 March at 01h30 in the morning. Weather patterns will be very stormy and rain is expected. Weather from Monday 14 March 2011 will be rainy until after 21 March 2011. May not be a good chance but it is the last one for this season. Let us hope that all that weather brings relief to the drought stricken St. Lucia Estuary Mouth.
This would be a great time to be on St. Lucia and watch the storm surge washing onto the beach. Waves up to 3 meters can be expected, but it still could not be enough to open the mouth. Whatever the case it is going to be spectacular. Areas in distress ... Durban Beach Front. North beaches towards Ushaka Marine World. More dune area could be lost from Umhlanga to Casarina Beach. Blue Lagoon will probably get some nice fres Indian ocean wash in.
by Petrus Viviers
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