Meteor
Meteor observing is an enjoyable pastime that can be shared in groups. No instruments are necessary as your eyes are a wonderful meteor detector. Like fireworks displays, most folks just enjoy the show. But inspired observers can do real science by counting the number of meteors you see and categorizing them. It takes some practice, but in no time at all will you be able to tell a Perseid meteor from an alpha Capricornid and give its magnitude (brightness) and other parameters that interest you.
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Meteor Activity Outlook for Nov 8 to Nov 14
11/8/2025

This post discusses the expected meteor activity and lunar conditions for the upcoming week. It is focused on North American latitudes but may be used in all locations. Sky charts displaying current radiant positions are provided for early evening hours, mid-night, and the hour prior to dawn. European readers may wish to use the charts in the same article at www.imo.net for better accuracy.

To access the meteor activity outlook, click on: Meteor Activity Outlook for November 08 to November 14, 2025

We welcome hourly reports on meteor activity at: lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

Reports of individual fireballs should be filled out at: https://fireball.amsmeteors.org/members/imo/report_intro/

Meteor Activity Outlooks for observers in the southern hemisphere are available upon request at: lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

Clear Skies!

Robert Lunsford

ALPO Meteors Section Coordinator

Meteor Activity Outlook for Nov 1 to Nov 7
11/1/2025

This post discusses the expected meteor activity and lunar conditions for the upcoming week. It is focused on North American latitudes but may be used in all locations. Sky charts displaying current radiant positions are provided for early evening hours, mid-night, and the hour prior to dawn. European readers may wish to use the charts in the same article at www.imo.net for better accuracy.

To access the meteor activity outlook, click on: Meteor Activity Outlook for November 01 to November 07, 2025

We welcome hourly reports on meteor activity at: lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

Reports of individual fireballs should be filled out at: https://fireball.amsmeteors.org/members/imo/report_intro/

Meteor Activity Outlooks for observers in the southern hemisphere are available upon request at: lunro.imo.usa@cox.net

Clear Skies!

Robert Lunsford

ALPO Meteors Section Coordinator

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Observation Spotlight
Featured Meteor Section Image
Observer: Martin Collins
Equipment: Raspberry Pi HQ video camera using all sky lens
Captured on July 3, 2025 from Onich, Scotland, this extraordinary fireball outshone the full moon and lit up the countryside. Recorded by Martin Collins, it featured a long trail and dual flares, prompting 147 reports across Scotland, Ireland, England, and Wales.
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2021-10-21 UT
Peak of the annual Orionid meteor shower occurs as Earth passes through the dust stream of Comet Halley.

2022-07-30 UT
Southern δ-Aquariid meteor shower

2022-07-30 UT
α-Capricornid meteor shower

2022-08-13 02:00 UT
Perseid meteor shower

2023-04-22 UT
Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak

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