Archive: Meteor Showers

Meteor Activity Outlook for September 5-11, 2015

During this period the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Saturday September 5th. The half-illuminated moon will rise around 1:00 for viewers in mid-northern latitudes. While not ruining viewing conditions, the moon will still be a nuisance and should be avoided while viewing meteor activity...

by - Sep 3, 2015 - 5

Meteor Activity Outlook for August 1-7, 2015

Meteor activity kicks into high gear in August as seen from the northern hemisphere. The main reason for all this activity is the Perseid shower that peaks on August 13th. This shower is active most of the month and remains above the level of the sporadic background for a week centered on August 13th

by - Jul 30, 2015 -

Meteor Activity Outlook for June 20-26, 2015

For morning observers the estimated total hourly rates should be near 10 for observers situated at mid-northern latitudes and 15 for observers viewing from the southern tropics. Evening rates are reduced this week due to moonlight.

by - Jun 18, 2015 -

Meteor Activity Outlook for June 13-19, 2015

The estimated total hourly meteor rates for evening observers this week is near 3 for observers situated at mid-northern latitudes and 4 for observers viewing from the southern tropics (latitude 25 S.). For morning observers the estimated total hourly rates should be near 9 for observers situated at mid-northern latitudes and 12 for observers viewing from the southern tropics.

by - Jun 12, 2015 -

Meteor Activity Outlook for May 30-June 5, 2015

June is another slow month for meteor activity. There are no major showers active in June and only the Anthelion source can be counted on for continuous activity. Even the Anthelion radiant is located so far south this time of year that rates rarely exceed two per hour as seen from the northern hemisphere.

by - May 29, 2015 - 2