Rainham to Grays walk

Met Office Forecast

South East England

Mainly dry, some bright or sunny spells. A chilly breeze.

Today:

Any morning patches of mist or fog lifting, then mainly dry with bright or sunny spells for most. A brisk and rather chilly southeast wind. Maximum Temperature 9C.

Tonight:

Dry with some clear spells initially, although becoming generally rather cloudy overnight. Chilly in places with a touch of ground frost possible, and a light to moderate southeast breeze. Minimum Temperature 2C.

Thursday:

Rather cloudy although mainly dry. However, some patchy rain is likely to reach the west later in the day. A brisk and chilly southeast breeze. Maximum Temperature 9C.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:

Friday and Saturday generally cloudy with outbreaks of rain and strong southeasterly winds. A little less cold. Sunday, probably drier and brighter before becoming wet and windy overnight.

Day 6-7 and Week 2:

Unsettled weather is likely through next as weather systems move east or northeast across the UK, bringing bands of rain across much of the country, interspersed by brighter, showery interludes. The bulk of the rain, which could be heavy at times, seems likely across western and southern areas. Snow is likely on northern hills at times, more especially later in the period. It will often be windy, with gales in places. However it should be generally milder than of late, though still feeling cold at times in bouts of strong winds or rain. Confidence becomes relatively low by early December but there is a chance of some quieter, drier colder spells with patchy fog and night frost.

Week 3 and 4:

Unsettled weather is expected for much of the period with weather systems bringing bouts of rain and strong winds across the UK from the west or southwest, interspersed by brighter, showery interludes. The bulk of the rain seems more likely in northwestern parts of the UK with longer drier spells likely across the south and east. Snow is likely at times in the north, mainly over high ground. Some quieter, drier, colder spells are also likely, giving night frosts and some fog. These may occur more frequently in the early part of this period but confidence for this aspect is very low. However temperatures for the most part are expected to be near or above average, for the time of year.

Met Office : South East England : 2019-11-20T00:34:32

Daylight : London

Data: US Navy Observatory

Moonlight : London

Notes

• The moon's phase or fracillum (percentage of the moon illuminated) doesn't vary much with location.
• A full moon is not just bigger, its much brighter. A half moon ('50%') give less than 5% of the illumination of a full moon. You can walk with a half moon if its high in the sky (after dusk for a growing moon, before dawn for a shrinking moon).
• Sky glow (light reflected by air or clouds) from nearby cities, and especially snow on the ground also effect light levels.
• Times will vary a few minutes, as (i) these figures are for the centre of the county the walk is in, and, (ii) if there are hills on the horizon.
• Of course, you need a cloudless night as well!
• Data: US Navy Observatory