School: Durrus, Bantry (roll number 13023)
- Location:
- Durrus, Co. Cork
- Teacher: L. Blennerhassett
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0285, Page 155
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- Various signs of weather are observed in the sky. There are many ways in which we can observe signs of the weather by the sun alone. If it sinks into a bank of clouds rain will follow, and if it is a very golden colour when sinking fine weather is expected. If its rays are visible on a Summer's evening when sinking fine weather is expected, but if a haziness in the air shades the sun's light it is a sign of rain.By the moon we also observe signs of weather. If it is pale or dim by night, or if a ring encircle it, it is a sign of rain. Also if the moon appears either new or full on a Sunday rain is expected. If an unusual red colour is on the moon, it is the sign of a forthcoming storm.By the stars a few signs known are - If they are bright and glittering it is an indication of fine weather; but if they are dim and few in number rain is expected. If a star is seen near the moon it is also a sign of rain.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Susannah Jane Pyburn
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Dunbeacon, Co. Cork
- Informant
- Richard Pyburn
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Dunbeacon, Co. Cork
