Month: November 2016

Spectra of slow bolides

In the period from late December to mid-April there is no activity of a significant meteor showers, with the exception of January Quadrantids. Total activity of the meteor showers is therefore very low and also sporadic...

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Meteor Activity Outlook for 19-25 November 2016

During this period the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Monday November 21st. At this time the moon will be located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise between 2300 and midnight local standard time. The moonlight will interfere with meteor observing during the prime morning hours but not nearly as much as when it was closer to its full phase. Viewing conditions improve with each passing night as the moon’s phase wanes and it rises later in the morning.

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