[Shiraz (Ray)]

just got back from a quick trip to the rock with the grandkids. Have never seen sky like that. There was a half moon and there was the milky way as well - easily visible. The stars were steady right down to the horizon. Back home last night and the moon was a bit fuller - but there was absolutely no sign of the milky way, just a few of the brightest stars standing out against the bright sky. The stars that could be seen had their normal wobbly flicker.

Back to reality - sigh.