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        Sun and clouds mixed. High 89F. Winds E at 10 to 20 mph..

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        Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. Low 67F. Winds ESE at 10 to 20 mph.

        Updated: April 5, 2026 @ 1:17 pm

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    Focus on Optics and Astronomy

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    • Oct 18, 2016 Updated Apr 12, 2017
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