During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Monday August 3rd. At this time, the moon is located opposite the sun and remains above the horizon all night long. This weekend the nearly full moon will set an hour prior to dawn, allowing a short but dark glimpse of the early August activity. By Thursday, the short, dark portion of night will have shifted to the evening sky in the hour following dusk.
Read MoreAbstract: The particular details of meteor orbits with D criterion similarity to Near Earth Objects 1999 LT1, 2010 MU111, (507716) = 2013 UP8, 2015 RR150 and 2020 BZ12 are presented. 1 Introduction A list of known Near...
Read MoreAbstract: Meteor orbits with D criterion similarity to the comet like orbit Amor Asteroid 2018 LF5 are presented and their potential association with known meteor showers discussed. 1 Method A list of known Near...
Read MoreThe Quadrantids (QUA) are usually as strong as the more widely observed Perseids and Geminids, but have a short peak, making them tricky to see at their best. For 2020, it appeared to be promising with an ideal timing of the...
Read MoreDuring this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Monday July 27th. At this time, the moon is located 90 degrees east of the sun and sets near midnight. This weekend the more active morning sky will be totally free...
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