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The Cacimbo's Gentle Arrival: Luanda's Day of Mist and Sun (May 15, 2025)

 The coastal city of Luanda, a vibrant heart pulsing against the rhythm of the Atlantic, greets the dawn of Thursday, May 15, 2025, with a characteristic atmospheric veil. This is the subtle signature of the Cacimbo , the dry season, which is beginning to assert itself. Unlike the sharp, clear mornings of other climates, Luanda often awakens shrouded in mist or fog rolling in from the cool ocean currents. This weather phenomenon is a defining feature of May, marking the transition from the more humid, rainy months. As the sun prepares to rise around 6:11 AM, the light struggles to penetrate the thick, moist air near the coast. The temperature is already mild, sitting comfortably around 25°C to 26°C. The humidity is high in this morning mist , giving the air a palpable dampness . Visibility is reduced, muting the vibrant colors of the city and lending a hazy, ethereal quality to landmarks like the Fortaleza de São Miguel or the nascent skyline along the bay. The usual bustlin...