Author: Robert Lunsford

Meteor Activity Outlook for 20-26 August 2016

Posted by | Aug 20, 2016 | |

During this period the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Thursday August 25th. At this time the moon will lie 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near midnight local summer time (LST) for observers located at mid-northern latitudes. This weekend the waning gibbous moon will rise around 2100 LST and will remain above the horizon the remainder of the night. The bright moon will obscure many of the fainter meteors that would otherwise be seen in a darker sky.

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Meteor Activity Outlook for 13-19 August 2016

Posted by | Aug 13, 2016 | |

During this period the moon reaches its full phase on Thursday August 18th. At this time the moon will lie opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long. This weekend the waxing gibbous moon will set shortly before the start of dawn, obscuring many of the fainter meteors that would otherwise be seen in a darker sky .

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Meteor Activity Outlook for 6-12 August 2016

Posted by | Aug 6, 2016 | |

During this period the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Wednesday August 10th. At this time the moon will lie 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near midnight local summer time for observers located in mid-northern latitudes. This weekend the slender waxing crescent moon will set during the late evening hours and will not interfere with viewing meteor activity.

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