Happy New Years

Hope all have a wonderful 2025.  Thank you, Mother Nature, for the beautiful December sunsets.

Sun Pillar at sunset

A sun pillar, also known as a light pillar or ice pillar, is a vertical beam of light that appears to extend from the sun or another light source. It’s an atmospheric optical phenomenon caused by sunlight reflecting off of ice crystals in the air or high-altitude clouds.
Sun pillars are most commonly seen during sunrise or sunset, when the sun is low on the horizon and cirrus clouds are present. They are less likely to occur during the summer.

The sun has gone to bed

The sun went to bed on Saturday at 4:12 pm.  As we walk on Shore Road, we need flashlights to keep us safe.

 

Happy day before Thanksgiving

Hoping everyone will have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.   Enjoy

Glorious sunset on Tuesday evening

As most people know I live in Gloucester’s Village of Magnolia.  This time of the year the sunsets are amazing.

Before and after a glorious sunset

Sunday was another New England day.  Rain, wind and then there was another incredible surprise sunset.

Before the sun went down.

After

Save the date, Magnolia Historical Society

Save the date! On Sunday, May 7th we’ll be having our 2nd lecture of the season. It’s called The House at the End of the Point. It will cover the history of Coolidge Point and the fascinating story of the house and its original owner will also be told. Wine, soda and snacks will be served at 4:00 with the lecture starting at 4:30.
We know that there are very few of you out there that haven’t taken a picture of a sunset that included the house at the end of the point…so we’d love to see your best shot, and we’ll include it in a slideshow that will run prior to the lecture. Feel free to post it here and send the file to admin@magnoliahistoricalmuseum.org
After the terrific turnout for our first lecture last month, we ask you to please let us know if you’ll be coming and RSVP to admin@magnoliahistoricalmuseum.org. Thank you!