Author: Robert Lunsford

Meteor Activity Outlook for 19-25 November 2016

Posted by | Nov 18, 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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Meteor Activity Outlook for 12-18 November 2016

Posted by | Nov 11, 2016 | |

During this period the moon reaches it’s full phase on Monday November 14th. At this time the moon will be located opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long. This will be the worse time of the month to view meteor activity as the bright glare from the full moon will obscure all but the brighter meteors.

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Meteor Activity Outlook for 5-11 November 2016

Posted by | Nov 3, 2016 | |

During this period the moon reaches it’s first quarter phase on Monday November 7th. At this time the moon will be located 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near 2300 local standard time (LST). As the week progresses the waxing gibbous moon will enter the morning sky and will begin to interfere with observations during the morning hours.

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Meteor Activity Outlook for 22-28 October 2016

Posted by | Oct 22, 2016 | |

During this period the moon reaches it last quarter phase on Saturday October 22nd. At this time the moon will be located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise between 2300 and midnight local summer time (LST). This weekend the moon will interfere with viewing the maximum of the Orionid meteor shower but circumstances are much better than viewing during a full moon. Simply make certain you view with the moon at your back so that the lunar glare does not impede your vision. As the week progresses the moon becomes less of a problem as the phase wanes and it rises later in the morning with each passing night.

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