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Viewing the Geminid Meteor Shower in 2011
The Geminid meteor shower normally provides the strongest display of meteor activity each year. Unfortunately, this year, like many of the other major annual showers, the Geminids will be compromised…
Meteor Activity Outlook for November 26-December 2, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Friday December 2nd. At that time the moon will lie ninety degrees east of the sun and will set near midnight local standard time (LST)…
Meteor Activity Outlook for November 19-25, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its new phase on Thursday November 25th. At that time the moon will lie near the sun and will not be visible at night. This weekend the waning crescent moon will…
Meteor Activity Outlook for November 5-11, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its full phase on Thursday November 10th. At this time the moon will lie opposite of the sun and will be present in the sky all night long. This will be the worse…
Meteor Activity Outlook for October 29-November 4, 2011
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…
Southeastern USA Fireball - October 24, 2011
The American Meteor Society has so far received approximately 25 reports of a dazzling fireball over the southeastern USA including Georgia, Tennessee, and the Carolinas. This event occurred near…
Meteor Activity Outlook for October 22-28, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its new phase on Wednesday October 26th. At this time the moon will lie near the sun and will be invisible at night. This weekend the waning crescent moon will…
Observing the 2011 Orionid Meteor Shower
The Orionids are best known as being one of two meteor showers associated with Halley's Comet. This shower is active throughout October and the first week of November. A plateau of maximum activity…
Meteor Activity Outlook for October 15-21, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Thursday October 20th. At this time the moon will lie ninety degrees west of the sun and will rise near midnight local daylight time…
Meteor Activity Outlook for October 8-14, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its full phase on Wednesday October 12th. At this time the moon will lie opposite of the sun and will be in the sky all night long. This weekend the waxing gibbous…
October 6, 2011 Fireball over Southeastern USA
The American Meteor Society has so far received approximately 50 reports of a dazzling fireball over the southeastern USA including Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. This event occurred near…
Meteor Activity Outlook for October 1-7, 2011
Meteor activity in general increases in October when compared to September. A major shower (the Orionids) is active most of the month along with many minor showers. Both branches of the Taurids…
Possible Draconid Outburst in 2011?
The Draconids are a meteor shower of short duration, active from October 6-10 every year. Normally only a small number of meteors are seen from this source each year. Occasionally the Earth passes…
Meteor Activity Outlook for September 24-30, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its new phase on Tuesday September 27th. At this time the moon will lie near the sun and will not be visible at night. This weekend the waning crescent moon will…
Major Fireball Event Seen From Southern California, Arizona and Nevada - September 14th, 2011 @ 9:45 PDT
The American Meteor Society has received over 100 fireball reports so far regarding a large fireball seen last night in the south west United States. Here is a video of the fireball that was…
Meteor Activity Outlook for September 17-23, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Tuesday September 20th. At this time the moon will lie ninety degrees west of the sun and will rise near 0100 local daylight time (LDT)…
Meteor Activity Outlook for September 10-16, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its full phase on Monday September 12th. At this time the moon will lie opposite the sun and will be in the sky all night long. This is the worst time to try and…
Meteor Activity Outlook for September 3-9, 2011
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…