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Meteor Activity Outlook for November 1-7, 2025
As seen from the northern hemisphere, meteor rates continue to be strong in November. While no major activity is expected this month, the two Taurid radiants plus the Leonids keep the skies active…
Meteor Activity Outlook for October 25-31, 2025
During this period, the Moon reaches its first quarter phase on Wednesday, October 29th . On that date, the Moon will be located 90 degrees east of the Sun and will be set near 22:00 local standard…
Viewing the Orionid Meteor Shower in 2025
Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks October 21–23, 2025 Best viewing under moonless skies from 1 a.m. to dawn Each October, Earth passes through the inbound debris stream of Halley’s Comet , producing the…
Meteor Activity Outlook for October 18-24, 2025
During this period, the Moon reaches its new phase on Tuesday, October 21st. On that date, the Moon will be located near the Sun and will be invisible at night. As the week progresses, the waxing…
Meteor Activity Outlook for October 11-17, 2025
During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Monday October 13th. On that date the moon will be located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near 23:00 local daylight saving…
Meteor Activity Outlook for October 4-10, 2025
During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Tuesday October 7th. On that date the moon will be located opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long. The moon will be a…
Meteor Activity Outlook for September 27 - October 3, 2025
Meteor activity increases in October when compared to September. A major shower (the Orionids) is active all month long and there are also many minor showers to be seen. Both branches of the Taurids…
Meteor Activity Outlook for September 20-26, 2025
During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Sunday September 21st. On that date the moon will be located near the sun and will be invisible at night. As the week progresses, the waxing…
Meteor Activity Outlook for September 13-19, 2025
During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Sunday September 14th. On that date the half-illuminated moon will be located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near midnight…
Meteor Activity Outlook for September 6-12, 2025
During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Sunday September 7th. On that date it will be located opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long. As the week progresses…
David D. Meisel (1940-2025)
The meteor astronomy community will be sad to learn that David Dering Meisel, Ph.D., Emeritus Executive Director of the American Meteor Society passed away on August 25, 2025. David began as an…
Meteor Activity Outlook for August 30-September 5, 2025
September offers longer nights in the northern hemisphere that tend to be less hazy than those experienced in mid-summer. In the sky, no major showers are visible from either hemisphere, but the…
Meteor Activity Outlook for August 16-22, 2025
During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Saturday August 16th. On Friday night August 15th the half-illuminated moon will rise between 22 and 23 local summer time (LST)…
Meteor Activity Outlook for August 9-15, 2025
During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Saturday August 9th. It will be difficult to view meteor activity this weekend with the bright moon above the horizon all night long. Later in…
Viewing the Perseids in 2025
Comet Dust Each July and August the Earth encounters debris left behind from comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. This comet has an orbit of 133 years and last entered the inner solar system in 1992. Even though…
Meteor Activity Outlook for August 2-8, 2025
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…
Meteor Activity Outlook for July 26-August 1, 2025
During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Friday August 1st. At that time the moon will be located 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near 23:00 local summer time (LST) on…
Viewing Late July Meteor Showers
Late July in 2025 will be a great time to view meteor activity as the moon will be in the evening sky and setting before the activity is strongest. One major shower and a minor one will be active at…
