During this period the moon will reach its first quarter phase on Wednesday September 27th. At this time the moon will be located 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near 0100 local summer time (LST)
Weekly Meteor Activity Outlook
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Perseids 2017 Live ZHR
The Perseids 2017 meteor shower is currently active. Follow the evolution of the ZHR live!
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Meteor Showers Calendar
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Southern Taurids
The Southern Taurids are a long-lasting shower that reaches a barely noticeable maximum on October 9 or 10. The shower is active for more than two months but rarely produces more than five shower members per hour, even at maximum activity. The Taurids (both branches) are rich in fireballs and are…
Peak Night: October 9-10th.
The moon will be 67% of full.
The moon will be 67% of full.
