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Meteor Activity Outlook for February 23-March 1, 2019

by Robert Lunsford - Feb 22, 2019 -

During this period the moon will reach its last quarter phase on Tuesday February 26th. At this time the moon will be located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near 0100 local standard time (LST). Useful meteor observations can be carrier out during the more active morning hours as long as you keep the moon out of your field of view. This weekend will be more difficult to view meteor activity as the gibbous moon will rise earlier and also be brighter than later in the week.

Meteor Activity Outlook for February 16-22, 2019

During this period the moon will reach its full phase on Tuesday February 19th. At this time the moon will be located opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all nigh long. This weekend the nearly full moon will set just before dawn, allowing only a little time to view the meteor activity before it becomes too light.

by Robert Lunsford - Feb 15, 2019 - 2

Meteorite Dropping Fireball photographed from a Plane

We received two amazing photos of the meteorite dropping fireball that occurred over Cuba on Feb. 1, 2019.

by Vincent Perlerin - Feb 12, 2019 - 3

Meteor Activity Outlook for February 9-15, 2019

During this period the moon will reach its first quarter phase on Tuesday February 12th. At this time the moon will be located 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near 0100 local standard time (LST). This will allow the more active morning hours to be free of interfering moonlight. As the week progresses beyond Tuesday the waxing gibbous moon will set later, shrinking the window of opportunity to view under optimal conditions.

by Robert Lunsford - Feb 8, 2019 - 2

Fireball over Colorado

A bright fireball has been spotted over Colorado on Thursday February 7th, 2019 around 6:13pm MST (Jan 8, 2019 - 01:13 Universal Time). So far, we received over 100 reports about this event and multiple photos of what looks like a smoke trail left behind the fireball.

by Vincent Perlerin - Feb 8, 2019 - 7

Meteorite hits Cuba with huge sonic boom

Meteorite Fall confirmed next to Viñales, Cuba on February, 1st 2019: maps, photos and videos

by Vincent Perlerin - Feb 2, 2019 - 4

Meteor Activity Outlook for February 2-8, 2019

During this period the moon will reach its new phase on Monday February 4th. At this time the moon will be located near the sun and will be invisible at night. As the week progresses the waxing crescent moon will enter the evening sky. It will be so thin and will set early that it will not interfere with the viewing of meteor activity during this period.

by Robert Lunsford - Feb 1, 2019 -

Latest Major Fireball Events

Everyday, we receive reports about fireballs from all around the world. Here are some of the latest major Fireball Events (with at least 30 reports):

17Feb 64 reports
15Feb 114 reports
15Feb 34 reports
13Feb 60 reports
12Feb 32 reports
7Feb 118 reports CO, KS, NM, TX...

4Feb 62 reports
2Feb 95 reports DE, MD, NJ, NC...
2Feb 98 reports
31Jan 44 reports AZ, CA, NM & NV
22Jan 46 reports
20Jan 33 reports DE, MD, NC, NJ...

16Jan 79 reports CT, MA, ME, NH...
14Jan 88 reports
9Jan 666 reports CT, DE, MD, NC...
8Jan 78 reports
31Dec 46 reports CA, NV & OR
29Dec 43 reports CA

29Dec 43 reports
26Dec 31 reports DE, MD, NC, PA...
19Dec 182 reports AZ, CA, NV & OR
10Dec 67 reports OK & TX
10Dec 72 reports CT, DE, MD, NJ...
6Dec 34 reports WA

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Pending Fireball Reports

We are currently investigating 9 reports about fireballs seen over California, CA, NY, Florida, Michigan and Idaho.

We are also currently investigating 2 reports from Canada.

Meteor Showers Visual Report

Since the last upgrade to the AMS website we have temporarily lost the functionality of the visual report form. We know this is an important aspect of the website to many of you and we are working to restore them asap. In the meantime, you may contribute your observations to the International Meteor Organization or send them via email to the AMS.

Thank you for your patience in this matter and we look forward to receiving you visual reports now and in the future.

Meteor Activity Outlook for January 26- February 1, 2019

by Robert Lunsford - Jan 25, 2019 - 4

During this period the moon will reach its last quarter phase on Sunday January 27th. At this time the moon will be located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near midnight local standard time (LST) as seen from mid-northern latitudes. As the week progresses the waning crescent moon will rise later in the morning, allowing a longer window to watch meteor activity under dark skies.

Meteor Activity Outlook for January 19-25, 2019

by Robert Lunsford - Jan 18, 2019 - 2

During this period the moon will reach its full phase on Monday January 21st. At this time the moon will be located opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long as seen from mid-northern latitudes. The bright moon will make viewing meteor activity difficult during this entire period.

Meteor Activity Outlook for January 12-18, 2019

by Robert Lunsford - Jan 11, 2019 - 1

During this period the moon will reach its first quarter phase on Monday January 14th. At this time the moon will be located 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near midnight local standard time (LST) as seen from mid-northern latitudes. As the week progresses the waxing gibbous moon will set later in the morning, encroaching on the more active morning hours.