The Japan Meteorological Agency launched a geostationary weather satellite called Himawari-8 in October 2014. “Himawari” means sunflower, and the name has been given to a series of satellites that we can look forward to in coming years. “Geostationary” means the satellite rotates “in sync” with the Earth, always above the same point over the equator.

Sunny weather dominated the country due to a large anticyclone covering the country and the Tasman Sea during the second week of July 2012. 

When schools break up for the holidays, and you're a parent or caregiver wondering how you're going to get through the next several weeks. :-) How about setting your child(ren) a challenge - to keep a weather log for a continuous 14-day period. Depending on their age and sophistication, you could make the log shorter or longer, and easier or harder. Here are some suggestions...