1. Meteor Activity Outlook for 12-18 March 2022

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Friday March 18th. At that time the moon lies opposite the sun in the sky and lies above the horizon all night long...

  2. Meteor Activity Outlook for 5-11 March 2022

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Thursday March 10th. At that time the moon lies 90 degrees east of the sun and sets near 02:00 local standard time...

  3. Meteor Activity Outlook for 26 February-4 March 2022

    Robert Lunsford

    As seen from the northern hemisphere, March is the slowest month of the year for meteor activity. No major annual showers are active and only a few very weak minor showers produce activity...

  4. Meteor Activity Outlook for 19-25 February 2022

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Wednesday February 23rd. At that time the moon lies 90 degrees west of the sun and rises near 01:00 local standard time...

  5. Meteor Activity Outlook for 12-18 February 2022

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Wednesday February 16th. At that time the moon lies opposite the sun and remains in the sky all night long...

  6. Meteor Activity Outlook for 5-11 February 2022

    Robert Lunsford

    February offers the meteor observer in the Northern Hemisphere a couple of weak showers plus falling sporadic rates. This may not seem too exiting but you never know when surprises are in store...

  7. Meteor Activity Outlook for 29 January-4 February 2022

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Tuesday February 1st. At that time the moon lies near the sun and is invisible at night...

  8. Meteor Activity Outlook for 22-28 January 2022

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Tuesday January 25th. At that time the moon lies 90 degrees west of the sun and rises near midnight...

  9. Meteor Activity Outlook for 15-21 January 2022

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Tuesday January 18th. At that time the moon lies opposite the sun and remains above the horizon all night long...

  10. Meteor Activity Outlook for 8-14 January 2022

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Sunday January 9th. At that time the moon lies 90 degrees east of the sun and sets between 23:00 and midnight...

  11. Meteor Activity Outlook for 1-7 January 2022

    Robert Lunsford

    January is best known for the Quadrantids, which have the potential of being the best shower of the year. Unfortunately, this shower is short lived and occurs during some of the worst weather in the…

  12. Meteor Activity Outlook for 25-31 December 2021

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Monday December 27th. At that time the moon lies 90 degrees west of the sun and rises near midnight...

  13. Meteor Activity Outlook for 18-24 December 2021

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Sunday December 19th. At that time the moon lies opposite the sun and is above the horizon all night long...

  14. Meteor Activity Outlook for 11-17 December 2021

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Saturday December 11. At that time the moon lies 90 degrees east of the sun and sets near midnight...

  15. Meteor Activity Outlook for 4-10 December 2021

    Robert Lunsford

    No matter where you live, the first half of December provides some of the best meteor activity of the year. In the northern hemisphere the sporadic rates are still strong plus you can also count on…

  16. Meteor Activity Outlook for 27 November-3 December 2021

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Saturday November 27. At that time the moon will rise near 23:00...

  17. Meteor Activity Outlook for 20-26 November 2021

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon wanes from nearly full to just over half illuminated. This is the worst time of the month to try and view meteor activity...

  18. Meteor Activity Outlook for 13-19 November 2021

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Friday November 19th. At that time the moon lies opposite the sun and remains above the horizon all night long...