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 4-10 January 2025
During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Tuesday January 7th. At that time the moon will be located 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near midnight local standard time...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 28 December 2024 – 3 January 2025
January is best known for the Quadrantids, which have the potential to be 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 21-27 December 2024
During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Monday December 23th. At that time the moon will rise near midnight and will remain in the morning sky the remainder of the night...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 14-20 December 2024
During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Sunday December 15th. At that time the moon will lie above the horizon all night long and will greatly reduce the number of meteors visible...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 7-13 December 2024
During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Sunday December 8th. At that time the half-illuminated moon will set near 23:00 (on the previous evening), leaving the remainder of the…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 30 November-6 December 2024
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 23-29 November 2024
During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Saturday November 23rd. At that time the half-illuminated moon will rise near 23:00 Local Standard Time (on the previous evening) and…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 16-22 November 2024
During this period, the moon wanes from its full phase to one-half illuminated. It will rise in the evening sky and remain in the sky the remainder of the night. This is the worst time of the month…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 9-15 November 2024
During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Saturday November 9th. At that time the half-illuminated moon will set near 22:00 local standard time...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 2-8 November 2024
During this period, the moon waxes from a very slim crescent phase to nearly half-illuminated. This weekend the waxing crescent moon will set just after the end of evening twilight and not interfere…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 27 October -1 November 2024
During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Friday November 1st. At that time the moon will lie near the sun and will not hamper nighttime viewing at all...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 19-25 October 2024
During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Thursday October 24th. At that time the moon will lie 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near 2200 local summer time (LST) on the…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 12-18 October 2024
During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Thursday October 17th. At that time the moon will lie opposite to the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 5-11 October 2024
During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Thursday October 10th. At that time the moon will lie 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near midnight local standard time on that…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 28 September – 4 October 2024
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. Both branches of the Taurids…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 21-27 September 2024
During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Wednesday September 24th. At that time the moon will lie 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near 22:00 local summer time...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 14-20 September 2024
During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Wednesday September 18th. At that time the moon will lie opposite the sun in the sky and will lie above the horizon all night long. This weekend…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 7-13 September 2024
During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Wednesday September 11th. At that time the moon will lie 90 degrees east of the sun in the sky and will set near 22:00 Local Summer…
