Qualia

Quite opposite what we have here, only 2 half clear nights in a month

And they always seem to be near the full moon...

That's very true, Andy! The 1st and 2nd were patchy as JB80 noted, the 3rd was cloud covered and then bang! Big Moon for the rest of the week even though the skies were clear. What makes matters worse is that I can't start viewing till after midnight, so no quick sessions before the moon rises. Hopefully, this and next week will remain clear.