1. Meteor Activity Outlook for 10-16 August 2024

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Monday August 12th. At that time the moon will lie 90 degrees east of the sun and will set between 22:00 and 23:00 local summer time...

  2. Meteor Activity Outlook for 3-9 August 2024

    Robert Lunsford

    Meteor activity kicks into high gear in August as seen from the northern hemisphere. The main reason for all this activity is the Perseid shower that peaks on August 12th. This shower is active most…

  3. Meteor Activity Outlook for 27 July- 2 August 2024

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Sunday July 28th. At that time the moon will lie 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise just prior to midnight local summer time...

  4. Meteor Activity Outlook for 20-26 July 2024

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Sunday July 21st. At that time the moon will lie opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long...

  5. Meteor Activity Outlook for 13-19 July 2024

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Sunday July 14th. At that time the moon will lie 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near midnight local summer time...

  6. Meteor Activity Outlook for 6-12 July 2024

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Saturday July 6th. At that time the moon will lie close to the sun and will be invisible at night...

  7. Meteor Activity Outlook for 29 June - 5 July 2024

    Robert Lunsford

    Meteor season finally gets going in July for the northern hemisphere. The first half of the month will be much like June with predominantly slow rates...

  8. Meteor Activity Outlook for 22-28 June 2024

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Saturday June 22nd. At that time the moon lies opposite the sun in the sky and lies above the horizon most of the night...

  9. Meteor Activity Outlook for 15-21 June 2024

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon waxes from half-illuminated to nearly full. This weekend the waxing gibbous moon will set during the early morning hours, allowing a small window of opportunity to view…

  10. Meteor Activity Outlook for 8-14 June 2024

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Friday June 14th. At that time, the moon will be located 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near 01:00 local summer time...

  11. Meteor Activity Outlook for 1-7 June 2024

    Robert Lunsford

    As seen from the northern hemisphere, June is another slow month for meteor activity. There are no major showers active in June and only the Anthelion source can be counted on for continuous…

  12. Meteor Activity Outlook for 25-31 May 2024

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Thursday May 30th. At that time, the moon will be located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise between 01:00-02:00 local summer time…

  13. Meteor Activity Outlook for 18-24 May 2024

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Thursday May 23rd. At that time, the moon will be located opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long...

  14. Meteor Activity Outlook for 11-17 May 2024

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Wednesday May 15th. At that time, the moon will be located 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near 03:00 local summer time...

  15. Meteor Activity Outlook for 4-10 May 2024

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Wednesday May 8th. At that time, the moon will be located near the sun and will be invisible at night. This week will be the best time of the…

  16. Meteor Activity Outlook for 27 April- 3 May 2024

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Wednesday May 1st. At that time, the moon will be located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near 02:00 local summer time (LST)…

  17. Meteor Activity Outlook for 20-26 April 2024

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Wednesday April 24th. At that time, the moon will be located opposite the sun in the sky and will lie above the horizon all night long. This…

  18. Meteor Activity Outlook for 13-19 April 2024

    Robert Lunsford

    During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Monday April 15th. At that time, the moon will be located 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near 04:00 local summer time. As the…