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Meteor Activity Outlook for July 14-20, 2018

by - Jul 12, 2018 - 3

During this period the moon will reach it's first quarter phase on Thursday July 19th. At that time the moon will be located 90 degrees east of the sun and will set around 0100 local daylight saving time (DST). This weekend the waxing crescent moon will set during the early evening hours and will not interfere with meteor viewing.

Fireball over Iowa and Illinois on July 8th

The AMS has received nearly 600 reports so far about of a fireball event seen above Iowa and Michigan on July 8th, 2018 around 8:40pm CDT (July 9th 01:40 Universal Time). The fireball was seen primarily from Iowa and Illinois but was also seen from Minnesota, Indiana, Kansas, Nebraska, Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin.

by - Jul 9, 2018 - 42

Meteor Activity Outlook for July 7-13, 2018

During this period the moon will reach it's new phase on Thursday July 12th. At that time the moon will be located near the sun and will be invisible at night. This weekend the waning crescent moon will rise during the early hours and will not interfere too much with viewing meteor activity as long as you keep it out of your field of view.

by - Jul 7, 2018 - 3

Meteor Activity Outlook for June 23-29, 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 hourly rates should be near 10 as seen from mid-northern latitudes (45N) and 13 from the southern tropics (25S). Evening rates are reduced due to interfering moonlight.

by - Jun 22, 2018 - 6

Bright Fireball over Belgium on June 16th

The AMS and the IMO (International Meteor Organization) have received over 165 reports so far about of a fireball event seen above Belgium on June 16th, 2018 around 21:11 Universal Time. The fireball was seen primarily from Balgium but was also seen from France, Germany and the Netherlands.

by - Jun 18, 2018 - 4

Meteor Activity Outlook for June 16-22, 2018

During this period the moon will reach it's first quarter phase on Wednesday June 20th. At that time the moon will be located 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near 0100 local daylight saving time (LDT). This will cause interference with evening meteor viewing but the more active morning hours will be free of moonlight. This weekend the waxing crescent moon will set prior to midnight allowing good views of the morning activity.

by - Jun 15, 2018 - 1

Latest Major Fireball Events

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Everyday, we receive reports about Fireballs. Here are some of the latest major Fireball Events:

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    • 35 reports from Italy, Austria, Germany, Switzerland & France
    • 85 reports from Portugal & Brazil
    • 11 reports from Belgium, United Kingdom, Netherlands, France & Germany
    • 13 reports from Germany, United Kingdom & Netherlands

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    ASTEROID DAY 2018 – more than 2000 events planned for 28-30 June

    by - Jun 14, 2018 -

    Asteroid Day, the official United Nations’ day of global awareness and education about asteroids, has announced worldwide events for the week of 25-30 June. Co-founded by astrophysicist and famed musician Dr. Brian May of the rock group Queen, Apollo 9 Astronaut Rusty Schweickart, Filmmaker Grig Richters, and B612 President Danica Remy, Asteroid Day began with two major events in 2015, and has grown to more than 2000 self-organized events worldwide.

    Meteor Activity Outlook for June 9-15, 2018

    by - Jun 8, 2018 - 2

    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 hourly rates should be near 8 as seen from mid-northern latitudes (45N) and 11 from the southern tropics (25S).

    Meteor Activity Outlook for June 2-8, 2018

    by - May 31, 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 reach it's last quarter phase on Wednesday June 6th. At that time the moon will be located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise between 0100 and 0200 local daylight saving time (LDT) for observers located at mid-northern latitudes.

    Meteor Activity Outlook for May 26-June 1, 2018

    by - May 25, 2018 - 2

    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 waxing gibbous moon will set during the late morning hours, giving a small window of opportunity to view meteor activity between moonset and the start of morning twilight.

    Meteor Activity Outlook for May 19-25, 2018

    by - May 18, 2018 - 2

    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 (LDT). This weekend the waxing crescent moon will set during the mid-evening hours and will not interfere with meteor observing during the more active morning hours.