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Meteor Activity Outlook for April 26-May 2, 2014
During this period the moon reaches its new phase on Tuesday April 29th. At this time the moon will lie…
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Viewing the 2014 Lyrid Meteor Shower
After three months of low rates, April ushers in two major showers and a temporary upswing in meteor activity. The…
Meteor Activity Outlook for March1-7, 2014
As seen from the northern hemisphere, March is the slowest month for meteor activity. No major annual showers are active…
Meteor Activity Outlook for February 1-7, 2014
February offers the meteor observer in the northern hemisphere a couple of weak showers plus falling sporadic rates. This may…
Meteor Activity Outlook for January 4-10, 2014
January is best known for the Quadrantids, which have the potential of being the best shower of the year. Unfortunately…
Viewing the 2014 Quadrantid Meteor Shower
Examples of Quadrantid meteors seen near 5am local standard time on Jan 3 while facing north The Quadrantids or January…
Meteor Activity Outlook for December 28, 2013-January 3, 2014
During this period the moon reaches its new phase on Wednesday January 1st. At this time the moon will lie…
Lancaster Meteor
Over 104 (so far) witnesses reported a large fireball over Lancaster County (PA) last night (10/14) around 8:25 PM local EDT (0:25…
Amazing Photos of Friday Night’s Ohio Meteor
Here are two astonishings photos by Angela McClain of the Ohio Meteor (AMS Event #2132) this past Friday night. This…
Meteor Activity Outlook for September 14-20, 2013
During this period the moon reaches its full phase on Thursday September 19th. At this time the moon is located…
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Leonid 2012 by Mike Hankey Nothing can replace the thrill or experience of witnessing a bright meteor, meteor outburst or…
Meteor Activity Outlook for August 17-23, 2013
During this period the moon reaches its full phase on Wednesday August 21st. At this time the moon is located…
Meteor Activity Outlook for August 10-16, 2013
During this period the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Tuesday August 13th. At this time the moon is…
Meteor Activity Outlook for August 3-9, 2013
Meteor activity kicks into high gear in August as seen from the northern hemisphere. The main reason for all this…
Meteor Activity Outlook for April 20-26, 2013
During this period the moon reaches its full phase on Thursday April 25th. At this time the moon is located…
Meteor Activity Outlook for April 13-19, 2013
During this period the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Wednesday April 17th. At this time the moon is…
Meteor Terminology
Have you ever wondered what’s the difference between a meteor and a meteorite or an asteroid, meteoroid or comet? Here…
Meteor Activity Outlook for March 2-8, 2013
As seen from the northern hemisphere, March is the slowest month for meteor activity. No major annual showers are active…