1. Meteor Activity Outlook for 2-8 February 2019

    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...

  2. Meteor Activity Outlook for 26 January-1 February 2019

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period the moon will reach its last quarter phase on Sunday January 27th. At this time the moon will be located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near midnight local standard…

  3. Meteor Activity Outlook for 19-25 January 2019

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period the moon will reach its full phase on Monday January 21st. At this time the moon will be located opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long as seen from…

  4. Meteor Activity Outlook for 12-18 January 2019

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period the moon will reach its first quarter phase on Monday January 14th. At this time the moon will be located 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near midnight local standard…

  5. Meteor Activity Outlook for 5-11 January 2019

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period the moon will reach its new phase on Saturday January 5th. At this time the moon will be located near the sun and will be invisible at night...

  6. Meteor Activity Outlook for 2018 December 29 - 2019 January 4

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period the moon will reach its last quarter phase on Saturday December 29th. At this time the half-illuminated moon will rise near midnight local standard time...

  7. Meteor Activity Outlook for 22-28 December 2018

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period the moon will reach its full phase on Saturday December 22nd. At this time the moon will lie above the horizon all night long for observers in the northern hemisphere...

  8. Meteor Activity Outlook for 15-21 December 2018

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period the moon will reach its first quarter phase on Saturday December 15th. At this time the half-illuminated moon will set between 2300-0000 local standard time for observers in…

  9. Meteor Activity Outlook for 8-14 December 2018

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period the moon will wax from a slender crescent phase to nearly half illuminated. This will be a great time to view meteor activity as the moon will have set by the time the more active…

  10. Meteor Activity Outlook for 1-7 December 2018

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period the moon will reach its new phase on Friday December 7th. At this time the moon will be located near the sun and will be invisible at night...

  11. Meteor Activity Outlook for 24-30 November 2018

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period the moon will reach its last quarter phase on Thursday November 29th. At this time the moon will be located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near midnight local standard…

  12. Meteor Activity Outlook for 17-23 November 2018

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period the moon will reach its full phase on Friday November 23rd. At this time the moon will be located opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long...

  13. Meteor Activity Outlook for 10-16 November 2018

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period the moon will reach its first quarter phase on Thursday November 15th. At this time the half-illuminated moon will be located in the early evening sky and will set near midnight…

  14. Meteor Activity Outlook for 3-9 November 2018

    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...

  15. Meteor Activity Outlook for 27 October-2 November 2018

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period the moon will reach its last quarter phase on Wednesday October 31st. At this time the moon will be located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise between 2100 and 2200 local…

  16. Meteor Activity Outlook for 20-26 October 2018

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period the moon will reach its full phase on Wednesday October 24h. At this time the moon will be located opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long...

  17. Meteor Activity Outlook for 13-19 October 2018

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period the moon will reach its new phase on Tuesday October 16th. At this time the moon will be located 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near midnight local summer time...

  18. Meteor Activity Outlook for 6-12 October 2018

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period the moon will reach its new phase on Tuesday October 9th. At this time the moon will be located near the sun and will be invisible at night...