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Meteor Activity Outlook for June 9-15, 2018
The estimated total hourly meteor rates for evening observers this week is 3 as seen from mid-northern latitude (45N) and 4 from the southern tropics (25S). For morning observers the estimated total…
Asteroid spotted hours before impact with atmosphere over Botswana
A small asteroid discovered Saturday morning, determined to head for Earth, impacted the planet's atmosphere just a few hours later on June 2nd over Botswana.
Meteor Activity Outlook for June 2-8, 2018
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. During this period the moon will…
Meteor Activity Outlook for May 26-June 1, 2018
During this period the moon will reach it's full phase on Tuesday May 29th. At that time the moon will be located opposite the sun and remain above the horizon most of the night. This weekend the…
Meteor Activity Outlook for May 19-25, 2018
During this period the moon will reach it's first quarter phase on Tuesday May 22th. At that time the moon will be located 90 degrees east of the sun and set near 0200 local daylight saving time…
Meteor Activity Outlook for May 12-18, 2018
During this period the moon will reach it's new phase on Tuesday May 15th. At that time the moon will be located near the sun and will be invisible at night. This weekend the waning crescent moon…
Meteor Activity Outlook for May 5-11, 2018
During this period the moon will reach it's last quarter phase on Tuesday May 8th. At that time the moon will be located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise between 02:00 and 3:00 local daylight…
Viewing the eta Aquariids 2018
The eta Aquariids (ETA) are active between April 17 and May 24. The strongest activity is usually seen near May 7, when rates can reach 25-30 meteors per hour as seen from the tropical areas of the…
Meteor Activity Outlook for April 28-May 4, 2018
During this period the moon will reach it's full phase on Monday April 30. At that time the moon will be located opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long. As the week progresses…
Meteor Activity Outlook for April 21-27, 2018
The estimated total hourly meteor rates for evening observers this week is 2 as seen from mid-northern latitude (45N) and 3 from the southern tropics (25S). For morning observers the estimated total…
Meteor Activity Outlook for April 14-20, 2018
During this period the moon will reach it's new phase on Sunday April 15. At that time the moon will be located near the sun and will not be visible at night. As the week progresses the waxing…
Viewing the Lyrid Meteor Shower in 2018
On the night of maximum activity (April 21/22) the Lyrid radiant will lie in eastern Hercules, not far from the brilliant white star known as Vega (alpha Lyrae). The Lyrids are usually faint meteors…
Meteor Activity Outlook for April 7-13, 2018
During this period the moon will reach it's last quarter phase on Sunday April 8. At that time the moon will be located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise between 02:00 and 3:00 local daylight…
Meteor Activity Outlook for March 31- April 6, 2018
During this period the moon will reach it's full phase on Saturday March 31. At that time it will be located opposite the sun and will remain above the horizon all night long. As the week progresses…
Meteor Activity Outlook for March 24-30, 2018
During this period the moon will reach it's first quarter phase on Saturday March 24. At that time it will be located 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near 02:00 local daylight saving time…
Meteor Activity Outlook for March 17-23, 2018
During this period the moon will reach it's new phase on Saturday March 17. At that time it will be located near the sun and will be invisible at night. As the week progresses the waxing crescent…
Meteor Activity Outlook for March 10-16, 2018
During this period the moon will wane from nearly one-half illuminated to almost new (invisible). This weekend the nearly half illuminated moon will rise near 02:00 local standard time and will…
Meteor Activity Outlook for March 3-9, 2018
The estimated total hourly meteor rates for evening observers this week is 2 as seen from mid-northern latitude (45N) and 4 from the southern tropics (25S). For morning observers the estimated total…
