Outlook Archive
Meteor Activity Outlooks
961 weekly outlooks, newest first: the showers active each week, the rates to expect and the moon.
Meteor Activity Outlook for 27 February-5 March 2021
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 this…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 20-26 February 2021
During this period the moon waxes from half-illuminated to full. This weekend the waxing gibbous moon will set during the early morning hours, leaving the remainder of the night free of interfering…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 13-19 February 2021
During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Friday February 19th. This weekend the slender waxing crescent moon will set during dusk...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 6-12 February 2021
During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Thursday February 11th. On that date the moon is located near the sun and is invisible at night...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 30 January-05 February 2021
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...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 23-29 January 2021
During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Friday January 29th. At this time, the moon is located opposite the sun, thus it will rise as the sun sets and set as the sun rises...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 16-22 January 2021
During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Thursday January 21st. At this time, the moon is located 90 degrees east of the sun in the sky...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 9-15 January 2021
During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Wednesday January 13th. At this time, the moon is located near the sun in the sky and is invisible at night...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 2-8 January 2021
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...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 26 December 2020-1 January 2021
During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Wednesday December 30th. At this time, the moon is located opposite the sun in the sky...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 19-25 December 2020
During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Tuesday December 22nd. At this time, the moon is located 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near midnight...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 12-18 December 2020
During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Monday December 14th. At this time, the moon is located near the sun and will be invisible at night...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 5-11 December 2020
During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Tuesday December 8th. At this time, the moon is located 90 degrees west of the sun and rises near midnight local standard time...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 28 November-4 December 2020
No matter where you live, the first half of December provides some of the best meteor activity of the year. Unfortunately this year the bright moon will hamper the viewing of this activity during the…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 21-27 November 2020
During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Saturday November 21st. At this time, the moon is located 90 degrees east of the sun...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 14-20 November 2020
During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Sunday November 15th. At this time, the moon is located near the sun and is invisible at night...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 7-13 November 2020
During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Sunday November 8th. At this time, the moon is located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near 0100 local standard time (LST). As…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 31 October-6 November 2020
During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Saturday October 31st. At this time, the moon is located opposite the sun and lies above the horizon all night long...
