Petermania (XI): Get ready for your close-up, St. Anthony

Petermann was obscured by clouds on Sunday, but has re-emerged to enjoy the last day of the long weekend. This is the latest Terra image, taken mid-morning local time, reprojected in Google Earth:

Source image: NASA/GSFC, Rapid Response

The ice island is still moving very slowly, having made just 12 kilometres since its last satellite appearance on Saturday. However, its encounter with Tooker Bank has helped re-direct it towards the coast of Newfoundland. At the time of this image, it was abut 23 km due east of Quirpon Island, its closest approach to a populated area since its close encounter with St. Lewis last week.