160m FT8 overnight - poorest yet

Stations spotted on 160m FT8 RX overnight 

Overnight I was on 160m FT8 although fewer North American stations were spotted than on previous occasions this season. In all, just 10 North Americans, 4 Caribbeans and 3 South Americans spotted on 160m FT8 RX. Although South America and Caribbean totals were not too bad, I was disappointed so few North Americans spotted. Not being a 160m expert I have no idea if this is just conditions or normal. Again I am using my earth-electrode "antenna" in the ground.

UPDATE  0950z: It is interesting to see how things change in the daytime. Only 1 station (an OZ) spotted here in the last hour.