Though the earth was cold and wet, the sky was clear and the sun was shining brightly.
Though _the_ earth was cold and wet, _the_ sky was clear and _the_ sun was shining brightly.
Though the earth was cold and wet, the sky was clear and the sun was shining brightly.
Though _the_ earth was cold and wet, _the_ sky was clear and _the_ sun was shining brightly.