Finally, an excuse to explain this word!! Syzygy (pronounced sis-zeh-gee) is when the Sun, Earth, and Moon all form a line. This happens twice a lunar cycle, once during full moon and once during new moon. During Syzygy, the tides are stronger. Much stronger.
This is relevant because Hurricane Sandy's storm surge should be crushing Long Island Sound right about the time the Syzygy-induced high tide rolls in.
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