METEOROLOGICAL SIGNS RECOGNIZED
BY THE FEELINGS.
- 1. A sultry, oppressive state of the atmosphere.
- 2. A calm.
METEOROLOGICAL SIGNS RECOGNIZED
BY THE EYE.
1. A remarkably clear state of the atmosphere, so that the stars may be seen to rise and set with nearly the same distinctness as the sun and moon.
2. A peculiar white appearance in the zenith, more or less of a circular form.
3. A remarkably red or fiery appearance of the sky. This is not unfrequently of such intensity as to tinge all the surrounding objects with a deep crimson; and when this is seen there can be no question that the violent portion of the cyclone is not far from the vessel. When this red light is seen at night, the impression on the seaman’s mind is that day has broken before its time.
4. A peculiar coloring of the clouds, more especially of an olive green. This is generally the precursor of a most violent and terrific hurricane.
5. A thick, hazy appearance in that quarter of the horizon in which the cyclone is raging.
6. A remarkable and peculiar appearance of the heavenly bodies. When shining through a haze they are said to shine with a pale, sickly light, and are not unfrequently surrounded by rings of light, or halos. Some observers describe the stars “as looking big, with burs about them”; others speak of their “dancing,” and generally they have been noticed as being remarkably bright and twinkling.
7. The sun, on some occasions, has exhibited a blue appearance, and white objects have been seen of a decided light blue color. The sun has also been observed of a pale and somewhat similar appearance to that of the full moon.