Wild lilac marches eastward, partial solar eclipse on April 8

Wild Lilac (Ceanothus) Has Been Springing Its Way Eastward, reaching all the way to the Palomar, Cuyamaca, and Laguna mountains. This season’s staggered rains have led to hills painted blue and purple. Blooming lilac also gives off an intense fragrance, especially in the evenings. Colder than usual temperatures have delayed the timing of the wildflower bloom. After temperatures increase, we could see another super bloom in late April or May.

San Diego will see about 65% of the sun eclipsed

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The Talk Of The Nation Is The Total Solar Eclipse On April 8, but here in San Diego, we will be seeing only a partial eclipse. Beginning Monday, April 8 at 10:03 am, the moon will begin to eclipse the sun; it will reach maximum eclipse at 11:11 am and end at 12:23 pm. Remember to never look directly at an eclipsing sun without special glasses. (There are eclipse viewing parties all over the county, many offering viewing glasses.) Or you can check YouTube for how to make a pinhole viewer out of paper and a cardboard box.

High tide at OB Pier

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April’s Lowest Tides Are For Early Risers Only, dropping to -1.25 feet at 4:33 am on Tuesday the 9th, and -1.31 feet at 5:20 am on Wednesday the 10th. The highest tide for April (+6.76 feet) occurs at 10:33 pm on Tuesday the 9th.