Fresh southerly winds. Maximum temperature 16 °C.
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Jupiter
Jupiter is much further from the Sun than Mars and is passed by the Earth every 13 months, so it’s brilliant in the night sky for much of every year.
Beard Tax #OnThisDay
On 5th of September 1698 Peter the Great, Tsar of Russia, introduced a beard tax.
‘The Ness in Rock and Stone’
Orkney International Science Festival talk premieres, Sunday
Orkney Aviation Festival 2021
Orkney’s Aviation Festival 2021 takes place over two days – 9th- 10th September and covers the present, past and future.
1 New #Covid Case in Orkney
The cumulative total of covid cases in Orkney is now at 208 as 1 new positive test result was published in the Health Board area.
North Ronaldsay Celebrates Dark Sky Status
“We are proud to recognize and celebrate the efforts of this community that spent a decade raising awareness and encouraging residents to embrace their connection with the night sky. “
How I married Henry the hoover.
“Henry the hoover might be my mango.”
Weather Forecast: Mainly dry with some sunshine.
Light winds. Maximum temperature 15 °C.
Inspirational Music: Orkney Winter Choir & Orkney Camerata
The Orkney Winter Choir and Orkney Camerata have been shortlisted for the Royal Philharmonic Society’s Inspiration Award