American Meteor Society
Meteor Activity Outlook for February 15-21, 2014
During this period the moon begins at its full phase then wanes down to nearly one-half illuminated by Friday February…
Archive: Meteor Showers
Meteor Activity Outlook for February 8-14, 2014
During this period the moon reaches its full phase on Friday February 14th. At this time the moon will lie…
Meteor Activity Outlook for February 1-7, 2014
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 25-31, 2014
During this period the moon reaches its new phase on Thursday January 30th. At this time the moon will lie…
Meteor Activity Outlook for January 18-24, 2014
During this period the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Friday January 24th. At this time the moon will…
Meteor Activity from Comet ISON?
Radiant Area for Possible ISONids Meteors There have been several articles published about the possibility of meteor activity from Comet…
Meteor Activity Outlook for January 11-17, 2014
During this period the moon reaches its full phase on Wednesday January 15th. At this time the moon will lie…
Meteor Activity Outlook for January 4-10, 2014
January is best known for the Quadrantids, which have the potential of being the best shower of the year. Unfortunately…
Viewing the 2014 Quadrantid Meteor Shower
Examples of Quadrantid meteors seen near 5am local standard time on Jan 3 while facing north The Quadrantids or January…
Meteor Activity Outlook for December 28, 2013-January 3, 2014
During this period the moon reaches its new phase on Wednesday January 1st. At this time the moon will lie…
Meteor Activity Outlook for December 21-27, 2013
During this period the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Wednesday December 25th. At this time the moon will…
2014 Meteor Shower List
The 2014 Meteor Shower List is presented in four separate parts. The showers are broken down by intensity with major,…
Meteor Activity Outlook for December 14-20, 2013
During this period the moon reaches its full phase on Tuesday December 17th. At this time the moon will lie…
Large AZ Fireball With Sonic Booms
Over 30 witnesses from Arizona and New Mexico reported a brilliant fireball last night a little after 7:00 PM Mountain Time.…
Viewing the Geminid Meteor Shower in 2013
The Geminid meteor shower is normally the strongest shower of the year, often producing in excess of 60 meteors per…
Meteor Activity Outlook for December 7-13, 2013
During this period the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Monday December 9th. At this time the moon will…
Meteor Activity Outlook for November 30-December 6, 2013
No matter where you live, the first half of December provides some of the best meteor activity of the year.…
Meteor Activity Outlook for November 23-29, 2013
During this period the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Monday November 25th. At this time the half-illuminated moon…
Meteor Activity Outlook for November 16-22, 2013
During this period the moon reaches its full phase on Sunday November 17th. At this time the moon will lie…
Meteor Activity Outlook for November 9-15, 2013
During this period the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Saturday November 9th. At this time the half-illuminated moon…
Meteor Activity Outlook for November 2-8, 2013
As seen from the northern hemisphere, meteor rates continue to be strong in November. While no major activity is expected…