I present an overview of my observing activities during the first three months of 2016. Unfortunately the first active meteor shower of the year, the Quadrantids, was lost due to the clouds. The first night of 2016 that allowed...
Read MoreDuring this period the moon reaches its new phase on Thursday April 7th. On that date the moon will be located near the sun and will not be visible at night. This weekend the waning crescent moon will rise during the early morning hours and will not pose any problems for viewing meteor activity as long as you keep the lunar glare out of your field of view.
Read MoreJosé María Madiedo reports on Facebook about a spectacular fireball recorded on 31 March at Castile-La Mancha, Spain. This amazing fireball turned the night into day for a fraction of a second. It was observed on 31 March 2016...
Read MoreTonight, April 1, 2016 at 01:42:55 UT very bright fireball flashed over Brazil. Magnitude of that fireball was over -12 and it lasted more than 11 seconds. Fireball was captured by 5 cameras of BRAMON – Brazilian Meteor...
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