In article , Zz Yzx
writes
On Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:10:46 +0000, Mad Cow
wrote:

This moon's four days old and close to setting but the effect's clearly
visible to the naked eye. Traditionally it's a warning to sailors.

What kind of warning?


That the fine weather won't last. You'd have a brisk sailing wind with
very clear Arctic air tempting you out to sea into the path of the next
ferocious nor'wester - as it would've done on the night in question.

You can't imagine the difference good weather forecasts make to outdoor
life in Britain. And your chances of surviving it.
--
Sue ]