Outlook Archive
Meteor Activity Outlooks
964 weekly outlooks, newest first: the showers active each week, the rates to expect and the moon.
Meteor Activity Outlook for March 5-11, 2011
During this period the moon waxes from a thin crescent to nearly one-half illuminated. During this entire period the moon will only be in the evening sky and will not interfere with the more active…
Meteor Activity Outlook for February 26-March 4, 2011
March is the slowest month for meteor activity. No major annual showers are active and only two very weak minor showers produce activity this month. The sporadic rates continue a slow decline as seen…
Meteor Activity Outlook for February 19-25, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Thursday February 24th. At that time the moon lies ninety degrees west of the sun and will rise near midnight local standard time from…
Meteor Activity Outlook for February 5-11, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Thursday February 11th. At that time the moon lies ninety degrees east of the sun and is in the night sky from sunset to near midnight…
Meteor Activity Outlook for January 29-February 4, 2011
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. An…
Meteor Activity Outlook for January 22-28, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Wednesday January 26th. At that time the moon lies ninety degrees west of the sun and rises near midnight local standard time. Meteor…
Meteor Activity Outlook for January 15-21, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its full phase on Wednesday January 19th. At that time the moon lies opposite of the sun and is present in the sky all night long. This weekend the waxing gibbous…
Meteor Activity Outlook for January 8-14, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Wednesday January 12th. At this time the moon lies ninety degrees east of the sun and sets near midnight LST (Local Standard Time). This…
Meteor Activity Outlook for January 1-7, 2011
January sees a peak of sporadic activity for the southern hemisphere while rates seen north of the equator begin a steady downward turn that continues throughout the first half of the year. The…
Meteor Activity Outlook for December 25-31
During this period the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Tuesday December 28th. At this time the moon lies ninety degrees west of the sun and rises near midnight local standard time (LST) for…
Meteor Activity Outlook for December 18-24, 2010
During this period the moon reaches its full phase on Tuesday December 21st. At this time the moon lies opposite the sun and is above the horizon all night long from most locations. This is the worst…
Meteor Activity Outlook for December 11-17, 2010
No matter where you live, the first half of December provides some of the best meteor activity of the year. In the northern hemisphere the sporadic rates are still strong plus you can also count on…
Meteor Activity Outlook for November 6-12, 2010
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 October 30-November 5, 2010
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 September 25-October 1, 2010
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 September 18-24, 2010
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 September 11-17, 2010
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 September 4-10, 2010
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…