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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…
Viewing Prospects for the 2012 Quadrantid Meteor Shower
The next major shower will be the Quadrantids, which are predicted to peak near 07:30 Universal Time on January 4,…
Meteor Activity Outlook for December 24-30, 2011
During this period the moon reaches it new phase on Saturday December 24th. At this time the moon will be…
Viewing Prospects for the 2011 Ursid Meteor Shower
The Ursids are an obscure shower that is active for a week prior to Christmas. This shower is listed among…
Meteor Activity Outlook for December 17-23, 2011
During this period the moon reaches it last quarter phase on Sunday December 18th. The half illuminated moon is still…
Meteor Activity Outlook for December 10-16, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its full phase on Saturday December 10th. At this time the moon will lie…
USA Fireball – December 7, 2011
The American Meteor Society has so far received approximately 50 reports of a dazzling fireball over much of the eastern…
Meteor Activity Outlook for December 3-9, 2011
No matter where you live, the first half of December provides some of the best meteor activity of the year.…
Viewing the Geminid Meteor Shower in 2011
The Geminid meteor shower normally provides the strongest display of meteor activity each year. Unfortunately, this year, like many of…
Meteor Activity Outlook for November 26-December 2, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Friday December 2nd. At that time the moon will…
Meteor Activity Outlook for November 19-25, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its new phase on Thursday November 25th. At that time the moon will lie…
Meteor Activity Outlook for November 5-11, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its full phase on Thursday November 10th. At this time the moon will lie…
Meteor Activity Outlook for October 29-November 4, 2011
As seen from the northern hemisphere, meteor rates continue to be strong in November. While no major activity is expected…
Southeastern USA Fireball – October 24, 2011
The American Meteor Society has so far received approximately 25 reports of a dazzling fireball over the southeastern USA including…
Meteor Activity Outlook for October 22-28, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its new phase on Wednesday October 26th. At this time the moon will lie…