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 15-21 February 2020
During this period the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Saturday February 15th. At this time the moon will lie 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near 01:00 local standard time...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 8-14 February 2020
During this period the moon reaches its full phase on Sunday February 9th. At this time the moon will lie opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 01-07 February 2020
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 25-31 January 2020
During this period the moon reaches its new phase on Saturday January 25th. At this time the moon will lie near the sun and will be invisible at night...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 18-24 January 2020
During this period the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Saturday January 18th. At this time the half illuminated moon will rise near 0100 local summer time...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 11-17 January 2020
During this period the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Friday January 17th. At that time the moon will lie 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near midnight...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 04-10 January 2020
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…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 28 December 2019 - 03 January 2020
During this period the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Friday January 3rd. At this time the moon will be located 90 degrees east of the sun and will rise shortly after midnight local standard…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 21-27 December 2019
During this period the moon reaches its new phase on Thursday December 26th. At this time the moon will be located near the sun and will be invisible at night...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 14-20 December 2019
During this period the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Thursday December 19th. At this time the moon will be located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near 01:00 local standard time...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 07-13 December 2019
During this period the moon reaches its full phase on Thursday December 12th. At this time the moon will be located opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 30 November - 06 December 2019
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...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 23-29 November 2019
During this period the moon reaches its new phase on Wednesday November 27th. At this time the moon will be located near the sun and will be invisible at night...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 16-22 November 2019
During this period the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Tuesday November 19th. At this time the moon will be located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near 0200 local summer time...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 9-15 November 2019
During this period the moon reaches its full phase on Tuesday November 12th. At this time the moon will be located opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 2-8 November 2019
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...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 26 October-1 November 2019
During this period the moon reaches its new phase on Monday October 28th. At this time the moon will be located near the sun and will be invisible at night...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 19-25 October 2019
During this period the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Monday October 21st. At this time the moon will be located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near 0200 local summer time (LST)...
