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Orionids 2015
The Orionids The Orionids, like all meteor showers, are named after the constellation in which they appear to come from,…
67 Search Results for comets
Meteor Activity Outlook for October 3-9, 2015
Draconid Meteors over Badajoz, Spain – Oct. 2011 © StarryEarth Radiant Positions at 9pm Local Daylight Time Radiant Positions at…
Meteor Activity Outlook for January 24-30, 2015
During this period the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Monday January 26th. At this time the moon is located 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near midnight local standard time (LST) for observers located in mid-northern latitudes...
Meteor Activity Outlook for January 17-23, 2015
This period is dominated by numerous weak radiants best observed during the morning hours. The moon reaches its new phase on Tuesday January 20th. At this time the moon is located near the sun and cannot be seen at night.
Meteor Activity Outlook for October 4-10, 2014
Meteor activity in general increases in October when compared to September. A major shower (the Orionids) is active most of…
Major Fireball over eastern USA – September 14th 2014
The American Meteor Society has received over 300 reports of a bright fireball occurring over a wide area in the…
Camelopardalid Results
Much to the disappointment of all, it appears that Comet 209P/Linear has been dust poor for a long time as…
Meteor Activity Outlook for April 5-11, 2014
During this period the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Sunday April 6th. At this time the moon will…
Meteor Activity Outlook for November 2-8, 2013
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 5-11, 2013
During this period the moon reaches its new phase on Saturday October 5th. At this time the moon lies close…
A Repeat of the Gamma Delphinid Outburst?
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Meteor Activity Outlook for April 13-19, 2013
During this period the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Wednesday April 17th. At this time the moon is…
Meteor Activity Outlook for April 6-13, 2013
During this period the moon reaches its new phase on Wednesday April 10th. At this time the moon is located…
Paul Martsching
We begin the first in a series of AMS observer profiles with a short article on perhaps the most prolific…
Bill Watson
Bill Watson was born in Buffalo, New York, in 1943 and became very interested in astronomy by 1950. Having moved…
Robin Gray
Robin Gray was born in Spokane, Washington in 1950. By age six he had developed a strong interest in both…
George Gliba
George Gliba was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1948, and lived in the small town of Chagrin Falls, (20 miles…
American Meteor Society’s Founder
By Richard Taibi, AMS Staff Advisor on History Copyright 2007 Richard Taibi McCormick Observatory astronomers spread throughout the nighttime Virginia…
Fireball FAQs
What is a fireball? What is the difference between a fireball and a bolide? How frequently do fireballs occur? Can…
Observer Profiles
Richard Taibi My interest in space and astronomy was awakened by Sputnik’s launch in 1957. I was 11 then and…
Meteor FAQs
What is the difference between a meteor, a meteorite, and a meteoroid? How high up do meteors occur? How big…