The forecast, for what its worth, is for clear skies this evening. My astronomy binoculars and tripod are certainly ready for some astronomy. I am more than ready. Have to say this is my worst winter, yet, for astronomy. Not that I am complaining; I believe that it is my problem, not Earth Mother's, if the clouds keep me from doing one of my favorite things with a binocular. Besides, there is always birding and that will be getting some serious attention from me and my binoculars quite soon. It's a good thing I don't do both at the same time of the day. I can only carry so many binoculars at once.