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 December 17-23, 2016
During this period the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Wednesday December 21st. At this time the moon will be located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near midnight
Meteor Activity Outlook for December 10-16, 2016
During this period the moon reaches its full phase on Tuesday December 13th. At this time the moon will be located opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long.
Meteor Activity Outlook for December 3 - 9, 2016
During this period the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Tuesday December 6th. At this time the moon will be located 90 degrees east of the sun...
Meteor Activity Outlook for November 26 - December 2, 2016
During this period the moon reaches its new phase on Tuesday November 29th. At this time the moon will be located near the sun and will be invisible at night. As the week progresses the slender…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 19-25 November 2016
The estimated total hourly meteor rates for evening observers this week is near 4 as seen from mid-northern latitudes (45N) and 3 as seen from tropical southern locations (25S). For morning observers…
Meteor Activity Outlook for November 12-18, 2016
During this period the moon reaches it’s full phase on Monday November 14th. At this time the moon will be located opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long. This will be the…
Meteor Activity Outlook for November 5-11, 2016
During this period the moon reaches it's first quarter phase on Monday November 7th. At this time the moon will be located 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near 2300 (11pm) local standard time…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 29 October - 4 November, 2016
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 22-28 October, 2016
During this period the moon reaches it last quarter phase on Saturday October 22nd. At this time the moon will be located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise between 2300 and midnight local…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 15-21 October 2016
During this period the moon reaches it full phase on Saturday October 15th. At this time the moon will be located opposite the sun and will be in the sky all night long.
Meteor Activity Outlook for 8-14 October 2016
This weekend is favorable for meteor observing as the more active morning hours will be free of interfering moonlight. For morning observers the estimated total hourly rates should be near 21 as seen…
Meteor Activity Outlook for October 1-7, 2016
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.
Meteor Activity Outlook for September 24-30, 2016
During this period the moon wanes from nearly half illuminated down to only a few percent by the end of the week. This weekend the waning crescent moon will rise during the early morning hours and…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 17-23 September 2016
During this period the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Friday September 23rd. At that time the half illuminated moon will rise near midnight local summer time (LST). This weekend the nearly…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 10-16 September 2016
During this period the moon reaches its full phase on Friday September 16th. This weekend the half-illuminated moon will set during the early morning hours, allowing the remainder of the night to be…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 3-9 September 2016
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 from either hemisphere but the…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 27 August-2 September 2016
During this period the moon reaches its new phase on Thursday September 1st. At this time the moon will be located near the sun and will be invisible at night. This weekend the waning crescent moon…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 13-19 August 2016
During this period the moon reaches its full phase on Thursday August 18th. At this time the moon will lie opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long. This weekend the waxing…
