Abstract: The meteor activity of the delta Aquariids and Perseids has been observed by radio meteor observers worldwide. The delta Aquariids showed a peak time later than in previous years. The Perseids displayed the same usual...
Read MoreDuring this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Wednesday August 26th. At this time, the moon is located 90 degrees east of the sun and sets between midnight and 0100 local summer time (LST). This weekend the waxing crescent moon will set during the early evening hours and will not interfere with the more active morning hours.
Read MoreDuring this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Wednesday August 19th. At this time, the moon is located near the sun and is invisible at night. This weekend the waning crescent moon will rise during the early morning hours but will be too thin to interfere with meteor observing.
Read MoreRoberto Gorelli points our attention at a recently published meteor related paper: Modeling the past and future activity of the Halleyids meteor showers This article has been submitted for publication in Astronomy &...
Read MoreRoberto Gorelli points our attention at a recently published meteor related paper: Analysis of the dynamical evolution of the Quadrantid meteoroid stream This article has been submitted for publication by G.E. Sambarov, T.Yu....
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