The new moon of Jan. 29 continues a pattern of extra-high morning tides and corresponding afternoon minus tides. Over the next month, fog permitting, we may be able to see an array of planets at once—a parade! Look for bright Venus and Saturn in the southwestern sky, joined by Mars, Jupiter and Uranus in the southeastern sky. My favorite spot to look is from the expansive Bolinas Ridge.
Spring is quietly poking its head out,…