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Brilliant Fireball Over Indiana and Surrounding States - Friday July 22, 2022 at 1:52 EDT
Nearly 150 reports from 8 States The AMS received nearly 150 reports and many spectacular videos displaying a fireball event that occurred over Indiana and surrounding states on Friday July 22, 2022…
Meteor Activity Outlook for July 23-29, 2022
During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Thursday July 28th. At that time the moon is located near the sun and is invisible at night This weekend the waning crescent moon will rise…
Meteor Activity Outlook for July 16-22, 2022
During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Wednesday July 20th. At that time the moon is located 90 degrees west of the sun and rises near midnight local Daylight Saving Time…
Meteor Activity Outlook for July 9-15, 2022
During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Wednesday July 13th. At that time the moon is located opposite the sun and remains above the horizon all night long. This weekend the waxing…
Meteor Activity Outlook for July 2-8, 2022
During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Thursday July 7th. At that time the moon is located 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near 01:00 local Daylight Saving Time…
Meteor Activity Outlook for June 25-July 1, 2022
During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Wednesday June 29th. At that time the moon is located near the sun and will be invisible at night. This weekend the waning crescent moon will…
Meteor Activity Outlook for June 18-24, 2022
During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Monday June 20th. At that time the moon is located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise 01:00 and 02:00 local daylight saving time…
Meteor Activity Outlook for June 11-17, 2022
During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Tuesday June 14th. At that time the moon is located opposite the sun and will remain in the sky al night long. This is the worse time of the…
Meteor Activity Outlook for June 4-10, 2022
During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Tuesday June 7th. At that time the moon is located 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near 02:00 local daylight saving time…
Meteor Activity Outlook for May 28-June 3, 2022
During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Monday May 30th. At that time the moon is located near the sun and is invisible at night. As the week progresses, the moon enters the evening sky…
Possible Meteor Outburst on May 30/31? Update
The same fireball as above was also seen from western Arizona in the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. This photo, by Javor Kac, captures the fireball near the southern horizon shooting through the…
Meteor Activity Outlook for May 21-27, 2022
During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Sunday May 22nd. At that time the moon is located 90 degrees west of the sun and rises near 0200 local daylight saving time (LDST). As…
The Sky is Falling Over Great Britain!
Only five days after a brilliant fireball startled observers in Great Britain, another fireball has occurred with a very similar trajectory to the previous event.
Meteor Activity Outlook for May 14-20, 2022
During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Sunday May 15th. At that time the moon is located opposite the sun in the sky and lies above the horizon all night long. As the week progresses…
Fireball spotted South West of the UK on May, 12th 2022
Fireball caught South West of the UK: more than 480 reports, 9 videos...
Possible Meteor Outburst on 15 May 2022
On the morning of May 15, 2022, the Earth is expected to pass though a debris field created by the Apollo asteroid known as minor planet 2006GY2.
Meteor Activity Outlook for May 07-13, 2022
During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Sunday May 8th. At that time the moon is located 90 degrees east of the sun and will set around 02:00 local daylight saving time (LDST)…
Meteorites Recovered in Mississippi from April 27th, 2022 Morning Fireball
A daytime fireball that occurred over Natchez, Mississippi this past Wednesday morning April 27th, 2022 resulted in a meteorite recovery
