The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) recorded a maximum temperature of 35.5 degrees Celsius today (Sept. 17), marking the hottest Mid-Autumn Festival on record. As of 1:30 p.m., the city has experienced extreme heat.
Scientific Officer Wong Ka-hing stated that the weather is expected to become cloudier later with a few showers and local thunderstorms. Regarding the possibility of moon viewing tonight, he mentioned that it depends on the timing of the showers, but he believes there will be opportunities to see the moon through gaps in the clouds after the rain. If conditions allow, residents might witness the astronomical event of the Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn, where Saturn will be visible to the naked eye near the moon.
For those planning to view the moon tomorrow, the HKO predicts generally clear skies with strong winds, brief sunshine over the next two or three days, and a few showers. Cooler weather is expected at the beginning of next week due to strengthening northerly winds.
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