1. Meteor Activity Outlook for 06-12 November 2021

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Friday November 11th. At that time the moon lies 90 degrees east of the sun and sets near 22:00 local standard time...

  2. Meteor Activity Outlook for 30 October-05 November 2021

    Robert Lunsford

    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...

  3. Meteor Activity Outlook for 23-29 October 2021

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Thursday October 28th. At that time the moon lies 90 degrees west of the sun in the sky and rises near 23:00 (on 27 Oct.) local standard…

  4. Meteor Activity Outlook for 16-22 October 2021

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Wednesday October 20th. At that time the moon lies opposite the sun in the sky and remains above the horizon all night long...

  5. Meteor Activity Outlook for 9-15 October 2021

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Wednesday October 13th. At that time the moon lies 90 degrees east of the sun and sets near 22:30 local summer time...

  6. Meteor Activity Outlook for 2-8 October 2021

    Robert Lunsford

    Meteor activity increases in October when compared to September. A major shower (the Orionids) is active all month long and there are also many minor showers to be seen...

  7. Meteor Activity Outlook for 25 September-1 October 2021

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Wednesday September 29th. At that time the moon lies 90 degrees west of the sun...

  8. Meteor Activity Outlook for 18-24 September 2021

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Tuesday September 21st. At that time the moon lies opposite the sun and remains above the horizon all night long...

  9. Meteor Activity Outlook for 11-17 September 2021

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Monday September 13th. At that time the moon lies 90 degrees east of the sun...

  10. Meteor Activity Outlook for 4-10 September 2021

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Tuesday September 7th. At that time the moon lies near the sun and is invisible at night...

  11. Meteor Activity Outlook for 28 August-3 September 2021

    Robert Lunsford

    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...

  12. Meteor Activity Outlook for 21-27 August 2021

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Sunday August 22nd. At that time the moon lies opposite the sun and remains above the horizon all night long...

  13. Meteor Activity Outlook for 14-20 August 2021

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Sunday August 15th. At that time the moon lies 90 degrees east of the sun...

  14. Meteor Activity Outlook for 7-13 August 2021

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Sunday August 8th. At that time the moon lies near the sun and is invisible at night...

  15. Meteor Activity Outlook for 31 July-6 August 2021

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Saturday July 31st. At that time the moon lies 90 degrees west of the sun and rises near midnight local summer time...

  16. Meteor Activity Outlook for 24-30 July 2021

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Saturday July 24th. At that time the moon lies near opposite the sun and is above the horizon all night long...

  17. Meteor Activity Outlook for 17-23 July 2021

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Saturday July 17th. At this time the moon lies near 90 degrees east of the sun and sets near midnight...

  18. Meteor Activity Outlook for 10-16 July 2021

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon waxes from its new phase to nearly 50% illuminated. This weekend the slender crescent moon will set not long after sunset, allowing the remainder of the night to be free…