lite night

Haven't been able to catch a break, lately.  When the upper atmosphere was clear the marine layer would move in around 9pm and put a lid on any observing.  Last night, though, the layer merely provided poor transparency.  I took out my 8" f/7 to look at Jupiter and the moon.  I actually picked the whole scope up and moved it around the yard to get better views.  Watched the nearly full moon rise over the observatory and some trees.  I also had my binoculars out and use those on the same targets.  A good night but I wish it were clearer.  It is similar weather tonight.  I will spend time getting the 20" ready (fixing the fan, connecting Sky Tools) so it really is ready when the weather finally cooperates.