American Meteor Society
Meteor Activity Outlook for March 17-23, 2012
During this period the moon reaches its new phase on Thursday March 22th. At that time the moon will be…
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Midwestern USA Fireball March 13, 2012
The American Meteor Society has so far received approximately 20 reports of a dazzling fireball over much of the midwestern…
Meteor Activity Outlook for March 10-16, 2012
During this period the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Thursday March 15th. At that time the moon will…
Two Fireballs on March 5, 2012
The American Meteor Society has received reports of two more bright fireballs occurring on March 5th. We have received approximately…
Fireball Over the United Kingdom March 3, 2012
The American Meteor Society has so far received approximately 125 reports of a dazzling fireball over much of the United…
Meteor Activity Outlook for March 3-9, 2012
During this period the moon reaches its full phase on Thursday March 8th. At that time the moon will be…
New England Fireball February 28, 2012
The American Meteor Society has so far received approximately 30 reports of a dazzling fireball over much of the New…
Meteor Activity Outlook for February 25- March 2, 2012
As seen from the northern hemisphere, March is the slowest month for meteor activity. No major annual showers are active…
Meteor Activity Outlook for February 18-24, 2012
During this period the moon reaches its new phase on Tuesday February 21st. At that time the moon will be…
Meteor Activity Outlook for February 11-17
During this period the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Tuesday February 14th. At that time the moon will…
Update on TX 2012-02-01 Fireball
We just got this email from Bill Cooke, the directory of the NASA Meteoroid Environment Office. Great work Bill! We…
Chesapeake Fireball on February 3rd, 2012
Over 54 fireball witness reports have been logged with the AMS regarding a large fireball seen from New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware &…
Meteor Activity Outlook for February 4-10, 2012
During this period the moon reaches its full phase on Tuesday February 7th. At that time the moon will be…
Large Fireball Event Over Central Texas 2/1/2012 @ 20:00 CST
The American Meteor Society has received over 125 witness reports about a large fireball spotted over central texas. Click the map below…
Special Thanks to the AAVSO!
The American Meteor Society is pleased to accept a commemorative plaque celebrating our centennial from the American Association of Variable…
Meteor Activity Outlook for January 28-February 3, 2012
February offers the meteor observer in the northern hemisphere a couple of weak showers plus falling sporadic rates. This may…
Meteor Activity Outlook for January 21-27, 2012
During this period the moon reaches its new phase on Monday January 23rd. At this time the moon will be…
2012 Meteor Shower List
The 2012 Meteor Shower List is presented in four separate parts. The showers are broken down by intensity with major,…
Meteor Activity Outlook for January 7-13, 2012
During this period the moon reaches it full phase on Monday January 9th. At this time the moon will be…
SW USA Fireball December 31st, 2011
The American Meteor Society has so far received approximately 50 reports of a bright fireball over much of the southwestern…
Meteor Activity Outlook for December 31, 2011 to January 6, 2012
January is best known for the Quadrantids, which have the potential of being the best shower of the year. Unfortunately…