American Meteor Society
Meteor Activity Outlook for October 1-7, 2016
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.
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Meteor Activity Outlook for September 24-30, 2016
For morning observers the estimated total hourly rates should be near 12 as seen from mid-northern latitudes (45N) and 10 as seen from tropical southern locations (25S).
Fireball over Montréal
The AMS has received nearly 350 reports so far about of a fireball event over seen over Montréal, CA on September 21st, 2016 around 9:45pm EDT (Sept 22nd, 1:45 UT). The fireball was seen primarily from Québec but witnesses from Ontario, New Brunswick, New York, Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire also reported the event.
Meteor Activity Outlook for September 17-23, 2016
For morning observers the estimated total hourly rates this week should be near 8 as seen from mid-northern latitudes (45N) and 5 as seen from tropical southern locations (25S).
Daylight Fireball Over North Carolina
The AMS has received over 340 reports so far about of a rare daylight fireball event over seen over North Carolina on September 8th, 2016 around 6:03pm EDT (22:03 UT).
Meteor Activity Outlook for September 10-16, 2016
The estimated total hourly meteor rates for evening observers this week is near 3 as seen from mid-northern latitudes (45N) and 2 as seen from tropical southern locations (25S). For morning observers the estimated total hourly rates should be near 18 as seen from mid-northern latitudes ...
Slow fireball over Portland, OR
AMS Event 3216-20116 caught by a dash cam provided by Peter Burkhard around 00:00am PDT on September 3rd, 2016 Over…
Meteor Activity Outlook for September 3-9, 2016
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- Sep 3, 2016
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During this period the moon waxes from a very thin crescent phase to nearly half-illuminated by the end of the period. This week will be the best time of the month to view meteor activity as the moon will not interfere with morning observing.
Meteor Activity Outlook for August 27-September 2, 2016
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- Aug 25, 2016
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During this period the moon reaches its new phase on Thursday September 1st. At this time the moon will be located near the sun and will be invisible at night. This weekend the waning crescent moon will rise a few hours before dawn.
Perseids Provide Exciting Show in 2016 – Updated
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- Aug 13, 2016
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The Perseids put on a fine show for those who traveled to rural locations to view the show.
Meteor Activity Outlook for August 20-26, 2016
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- Aug 7, 2016
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For morning observers the estimated total hourly rates should be near 15 for observers located in the northern hemisphere and 12 for observers located in tropical southern locations (25S).
Viewing the 2016 Perseids
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- Aug 2, 2016
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The best night for viewing the Perseids will the morning of August 12th. This year rates could be up to twice as high compared to a normal Perseid display!
Meteor Activity Outlook for July 30-August 6, 2016
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- Jul 29, 2016
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For morning observers the estimated total hourly rates should be near 25 for observers located in the northern hemisphere and 27 for observers located in tropical southern locations (25S).