Planning out a few Topock Night Runs

[RiverDave]

I used to just google "Lunar Calendar" and one of the links would pop up that showed the phases of the moon, but most importantly the time it rose / set and the illumination of it.

I can't find that website to save my life right now.

I'm looking for Friday / Saturday nights (preferrably) over the next couple of months with the brightest moon that rises sometime in the late afternoon and sets mid morning (preferrably again).

What nights would be the best night for me to run up there?

Help?

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

Such a great time!! One of the best, most memorable runs last year

Joe

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[rpmsrup]

It looks like aug 11 will be on a sat for the super full moon

 

[Bobby V]

Is this what you are looking for.
https://www.timeanddate.com/moon/phases/@z-us-86404

 

[rpmsrup]

I had a great time last year

 

[rpmsrup]

Is this what you are looking for.
https://www.timeanddate.com/moon/phases/@z-us-86404

this is what I just looked up

 

[ductape1000]

Subscribed!!

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[LHC30]

Let’s do a run on Friday to Sunday till aug 1 -then anytime cause I’ll be retired!

 

[RiverDave]

Is this what you are looking for.
https://www.timeanddate.com/moon/phases/@z-us-86404

The one I used to use would show the shape of the moon, rise / set / and most important "illumination". Illumination was the key, because sometimes you'd get a full moon during the week, but the slightly off full moons were just as bright type deal.

RD

 

[rpmsrup]

https://www.timeanddate.com/moon/@z-us-86404
how about this dave

 

[SoCalDave]

Boy I'd like to make it to this one as we had to leave early last year as we had the grand kids with us. Just pulled out as RD's pontoon barge was pulling in. It was an interesting ride back to the Channel to say the least as my lighting wasn't near what I thought it was and even though a full moon it was still a bit dark for me. Ran up on the sand bar real fast and backed off for a bit after that close call. Have since bought some LED light-bars that will suction cup to the bow area if ever in that situation again. My buddy and his wife left alone around 11pm and he said he had a hell of a time getting home. Now I know it's best to stick with the crowd and leave the kids at home next time.

 

[rpmsrup]

June 30 has a 95.8%

 

[Blackmagic94]

So who has ran the river with night vision. I used my set on Parker a few time and it was awesome.

 

[SoCalDave]

Well Aug 11 is a new moon so kick that date out the window. Aug 26 show's 99.9% illumination

 

[SoCalDave]

^^^Interesting thought there.

 

[SoCalDave]

Aug 25 is a Sat but it states "Moon does not pass the meridian that day" WTF does that mean???

 

[rpmsrup]

Well Aug 11 is a new moon so kick that date out the window. Aug 26 show's 99.9% illumination

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My bad the other page said super moon I figured that was it lol

 

[River Lynchmob]

No full moons land on a Fri or Sat all summer Most are mid week.

 

[Jimmy]

It'll be a big night at topock if it doesn't rise till 2am.

 

[RiverDave]

https://www.timeanddate.com/moon/@z-us-86404
how about this dave

That's it!
RD

 

[Hallett1974]

I'm in

 

[Racer56]

Looks like Saturday August 25th would work.

 

[RiverDave]

Well I'm no moon expert but it looks to me like the prime dates off the charts (bear in mind it doesn't have to be a perfect full moon.. We just care about illumination #'s and rise / set times.. If it's in the middle of the sky around midnight is what I usually go for.

So it looks like these would be my three night runs this summer.

Jun 29 or 30th
July 28
Aug 25 (But WTF does Moon doesn't pass meridian mean?)

 

[River Lynchmob]

Well I'm no moon expert but it looks to me like the prime dates off the charts (bear in mind it doesn't have to be a perfect full moon.. We just care about illumination #'s and rise / set times.. If it's in the middle of the sky around midnight is what I usually go for.

So it looks like these would be my three night runs this summer.

Jun 29 or 30th
July 28
Aug 25 (But WTF does Moon doesn't pass meridian mean?)

In astronomy, the meridian is the great circle passing through the celestial poles, the zenith, and the nadir of an observer's location. Consequently, it contains also the horizon's north and south points, and it is perpendicular to the celestial equator and horizon.

 

[ductape1000]

In astronomy, the meridian is the great circle passing through the celestial poles, the zenith, and the nadir of an observer's location. Consequently, it contains also the horizon's north and south points, and it is perpendicular to the celestial equator and horizon.

Googled it?? [emoji16]

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[Singleton]

In astronomy, the meridian is the great circle passing through the celestial poles, the zenith, and the nadir of an observer's location. Consequently, it contains also the horizon's north and south points, and it is perpendicular to the celestial equator and horizon.

Now can you explain that in common language. Something we all can understand, Mr Google

 

[ArizonaKevin]

Night boating is some of the most fun I have had on the water. Coming back to Sugar Barge Resort from my uncles place in Discovery Bay. Navigating the delta with a cigarette lighter spotlight is something I will never forget.

 

[River Lynchmob]

Now can you explain that in common language. Something we all can understand, Mr Google

Basically, as I understand it, the moon won't pass highest point in the night sky...basically noon.

 

[RiverDave]

Basically, as I understand it, the moon won't pass highest point in the night sky...basically noon.

We just need it to be fairly high in the sky.. LOL We don't need it to be perfect.

RD

 

[stephenkatsea]

Meridian Passage - Think of it as when the celestial body (in this case the moon) crosses over your line of longitude. Longitude being those lines that run north and south.

Time of Meridian Passage will also be the time the body reaches greatest altitude as it passes by your location. (It's highest point in the sky)

 

[BeerMaker]

That was an epic night! On eof my most memorable river trips ever. My buddy that boats in Parker lost half his clothes, broke his foot and keeps talking about how bad ass that night on Havasu was and when is it happening again!

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[steak&lobster]

Such a great time!! One of the best, most memorable runs last year

Joe

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i'm scared. . .

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

That was an epic night! On eof my most memorable river trips ever. My buddy that boats in Parker lost half his clothes, broke his foot and keeps talking about how bad ass that night on Havasu was and when is it happening again!

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Totally forgot about that!! Was awesome having you guys on the boat!

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[OldSchoolBoats]

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[Kailuaboy89]

I would be up for the August 11 super duper moon topock run....

 

[Kailuaboy89]

was a great time last year!

 

[shintoooo]

They better have enough steak and lobster this time [emoji13]

 

[steak&lobster]

They better have enough steak and lobster this time [emoji13]

and franks and beans. . . for my boat bitch

 

[Kailuaboy89]

They better have enough steak and lobster this time [emoji13]

I will call ahead Shintooo and preorder so there's no confusion this time....

 

[coolchange]

I was on Parker last Thursday night.
Almost 80. Nearly full moon.
I love night boating.
.

 

[Dirtbag]

Such a great time!! One of the best, most memorable runs last year

Joe

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couldnt agree more my fam loved it! cannot wait to do this again

 

[RiverDave]

I was on Parker last Thursday night.
Almost 80. Nearly full moon.
I love night boating.
.

It’s one of my favorite things to do. That said it can also be dangerous as shit if ya don’t know what you are doing.


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[Riverbound]

I was on Parker last Thursday night.
Almost 80. Nearly full moon.
I love night boating.
.

It’s one of my favorite things to do. That said it can also be dangerous as shit if ya don’t know what you are doing.


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Yup night boating is my absolute favorite thing to do. Haven’t done it in quite some time though. Last time I was out on the water at night was heading home and almost broadsided a wakeboard boat that was floating with no lights on they were in a dark part of the river. I see idiots floating all the time with no lights on past our house. And have actually witnessed and accident similar to the one I was almost in. Just takes all the enjoyment out of it for me having to worry about some dip shot who thinks it’s a good idea to be floating in their boat at night with lights off.


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[coolchange]

It’s one of my favorite things to do. That said it can also be dangerous as shit if ya don’t know what you are doing.


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When I head out at night boating, I always plan that there is someone or something out there that wants to kill you. And then stay hyper vigilant.
On that last run at Parker, there was a flat black toon wrapped in blue lights. No really. It was hard to figure out what that was. If seen from any distance you would think it was a dock.
Topock on a full moon sounds absolutely incredible. I've always wanted to go down there and spend the whole night there. but I imagine it's pretty bad for bugs in there

 

[RiverDave]

Well I'm no moon expert but it looks to me like the prime dates off the charts (bear in mind it doesn't have to be a perfect full moon.. We just care about illumination #'s and rise / set times.. If it's in the middle of the sky around midnight is what I usually go for.

So it looks like these would be my three night runs this summer.

Jun 29 or 30th
July 28
Aug 25 (But WTF does Moon doesn't pass meridian mean?)

Dates I'm heading up to Topock at night..

Bump Thread.

RD

 

[blowncommission]

It’s one of my favorite things to do. That said it can also be dangerous as shit if ya don’t know what you are doing.


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Dates I'm heading up to Topock at night..

Bump Thread.

RD

Closest thing to night boating I have done is going from the channel to the Marina at night. Sounds like a good time and going with experienced people helps.

Any hints/tips/gear that you would recommend be thrown in the boat?

 

[SoCalDave]

Closest thing to night boating I have done is going from the channel to the Marina at night. Sounds like a good time and going with experienced people helps.

Any hints/tips/gear that you would recommend be thrown in the boat?

Some big spot/flood lights in case you get separated from the crowd is all I can say...it's pretty dark even with a full moon.

 

[LHC30]

Well Dave? Let loose with those dates so I can plan!

 

[RiverDave]

Closest thing to night boating I have done is going from the channel to the Marina at night. Sounds like a good time and going with experienced people helps.

Any hints/tips/gear that you would recommend be thrown in the boat?

A throttle restrictor.. If you are going any faster than idle on the way back you are taking your life and those in the boat in your own hands. Going fast at night, it is not "if" it is "when" you will crash.

Well Dave? Let loose with those dates so I can plan!

Jun 29 or 30th
July 28
Aug 25

 

[Bpracing1127]

I’ll be someone’s Boat bitch if I can ride ?