Saxby's Weather System ; or, Lunar Influence on Weather. By
S. M. Saxby, R.N. Second Edition. (Longman and Co.)—The theory is this, that there is always atmospheric disturbance when tho moon crosses - the earth's equator, or is at her greatest distance from it. That if the period of new moon occurs near either of these periods, It has a marked influence on the weather, which is greatly increased if at the same time the moon be in perigee. But those periods are days of change of weather, not necessarily of bad weather. Mr. Saab)* maintains that experience proves this theory, Sir John Herschel and Admiral Fitzroy say it does not. But as Mr. Saxby gives the periods at which on his principle the changes are to be expected throughout
this year and next, the controversy ought to be easily settled. The 15th of next September, and from the 13th to the 15th October, will be, he says, periods of notable disturbance. In point of style meteorologists are certainly unfortunate. Mr Saxby writes nearly as bad English as Admiral Fitzroy.
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