American Meteor Society
Meteor Activity Outlook for December 10-16, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its full phase on Saturday December 10th. At this time the moon will lie…
Archive: Meteor Showers
Meteor Activity Outlook for December 3-9, 2011
No matter where you live, the first half of December provides some of the best meteor activity of the year.…
Viewing the Geminid Meteor Shower in 2011
The Geminid meteor shower normally provides the strongest display of meteor activity each year. Unfortunately, this year, like many of…
Meteor Activity Outlook for November 26-December 2, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Friday December 2nd. At that time the moon will…
Meteor Activity Outlook for November 19-25, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its new phase on Thursday November 25th. At that time the moon will lie…
Meteor Activity Outlook for November 5-11, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its full phase on Thursday November 10th. At this time the moon will lie…
Meteor Activity Outlook for October 29-November 4, 2011
As seen from the northern hemisphere, meteor rates continue to be strong in November. While no major activity is expected…
Meteor Activity Outlook for October 22-28, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its new phase on Wednesday October 26th. At this time the moon will lie…
Observing the 2011 Orionid Meteor Shower
The Orionids are best known as being one of two meteor showers associated with Halley’s Comet. This shower is active…
Meteor Activity Outlook for October 15-21, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Thursday October 20th. At this time the moon will…
Meteor Activity Outlook for October 8-14, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its full phase on Wednesday October 12th. At this time the moon will lie…
Meteor Activity Outlook for October 1-7, 2011
Meteor activity in general increases in October when compared to September. A major shower (the Orionids) is active most of…
Possible Draconid Outburst in 2011?
The Draconids are a meteor shower of short duration, active from October 6-10 every year. Normally only a small number…
Meteor Activity Outlook for September 24-30, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its new phase on Tuesday September 27th. At this time the moon will lie…
Meteor Activity Outlook for September 17-23, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Tuesday September 20th. At this time the moon will…
Meteor Activity Outlook for September 10-16, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its full phase on Monday September 12th. At this time the moon will lie…
Meteor Activity Outlook for September 3-9, 2011
September offers longer nights in the northern hemisphere that tend to be less hazy than those experienced in mid-summer. In…
Meteor Activity Outlook for August 27- September 2, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its new phase on Monday August 29th. At this time the moon will lie…
Meteor Activity Outlook for August 20-26, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Sunday August 21st. At this time the moon will…
Meteor Activity Outlook for August 13-19, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its full phase on Saturday August 13th. At this time the moon will lie…
Meteor Activity Outlook for August 6-12, 2011
During this period the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Saturday August 6th. At this time the moon will…