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 2-8 December 2023
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 25 November – 1 December 2023
During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Monday November 27th. On that night the moon will be located opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long. As the week…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 18-24 November 2023
During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Monday November 20th. On that night the half-illuminated moon will be located 90 degrees east of the sun...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 11-17 November 2023
During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Monday November 13th. On that morning the moon will be located near the sun and will be invisible at night...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 04-10 November 2023
During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Sunday November 5th. At that time the moon will rise near 2200 local standard time (on Nov 4th) and will illuminate the skies the…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 28 October- 03 November 2023
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 21-27 October 2023
During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Sunday October 22nd. At this time is will actually set near 2200 local summer (LST) on October 21st. As the week progresses, the moon…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 14-20 October 2023
During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Saturday October 14th. As the week progresses, the moon will then enter the evening sky as a waxing crescent but will set before the more active…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 7-13 October 2023
During this period, the moon wanes from being half-illuminated to nearly new by Friday October 13th. Being visible in the morning sky, the moon will cause a slight reduction in meteor rates during…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 30 September-6 October 2023
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 23-29 September 2023
During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Friday September 29th. On that date the moon will be located opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 16-22 September 2023
During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Friday September 22nd. On that date the moon will be located 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near 22:00 local summer time...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 9-15 September 2023
During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Friday September 15th. On that date the moon will be located near the sun and will be invisible at night. This weekend the waning crescent moon…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 2-8 September 2023
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 25 August-1 September 2023
During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Thursday August 31st. At that time the moon will be located opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 19-25 August 2023
During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Thursday August 24th. At that time the half-illuminated moon will be located 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near 22:00 local…
Meteor Activity Outlook for 12-18 August 2023
During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Wednesday August 16th. At this time the moon will be located near the sun and will be invisible at night...
Meteor Activity Outlook for 5-11 August 2023
During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Tuesday August 8th. At this time the half-illuminated moon will rise near midnight local summer time...
