Comments on: Next Meteor Shower – The Quadrantids of January 2009

By: Tanya

Tanya — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:07:38 +0000

Hello, I live in Los Angeles and was wondering when the next meteor shower will be, what time? and where would be best to view it? thanks so much
-Tanya

By: Meteor

Meteor — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 01:30:17 +0000

Diane,

A fireball is a type of meteor. You may find the meteor glossary on our site helpful, I have put a few definitions there to help you.

Thanks for the comment.

- Meteor Mark

By: diane

diane — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:31:41 +0000

I live in the Menifee-Perris area of Riverside County, the inland valley of southern California.
Several nights ago (Feb. 13-14?) In the evening between 6 – 11:00, I can’t remember!
I saw a fireball fall from the sky to the northern horizon.
I meant to try to get some info about it right away, but have been busy. Could it have been a meteor? It was much larger and brighter than any I have ever seen, and it moved a tiny bit slower. March ARB is nearby but it didn’t look like a flair.

By: Meteor

Meteor — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 15:56:37 +0000

Christelle,

Nothing peaking this month except the Quadrantids. The next meteor shower is not a very strong one. Check back with me February 1 for new updates.

Keep your head up!

- Meteor Mark

By: christelle

christelle — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:00:07 +0000

is there a another coming up on January ?

By: Meteor

Meteor — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:43:19 +0000

Alan,

You’re welcome thanks for the photos!

Meteor Mark

By: Alan

Alan — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 09:04:12 +0000

Thank you very much for your information, I did see many (from San Francisco ,CA) about 30 i saw over the hour, but i was also adjusting my camera, so probably missed many. But it was amazing!! thank you for ur information!!

By: Meteor

Meteor — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:54:06 +0000

Ash and Scooter, Both of you will be able to located Bootes in the east. Please take a look at Comment #3 in this thread for an idea of what the constellation Bootes looks like and where it is in the sky. The radiant Bootes located under The Big Dipper is where meteors would appear to originate. This does not mean this is the only place in the sky that meteors will appear. You can see them anywhere really. However if you can trace their backward path to a point in the sky, they will point back to their radiant. I would think 3am to 5am would be the right time to observe for both of you so dress warmly, get away from man-made lights and keep your head up. - Meteor Mark

By: Ash

Ash — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:23:36 +0000

I am really excited about seeing my first meteor shower this Saturday. I’m near Dallas, Texas, and the peak is 6:50am my time, so I’ll probably end up going sometime around 3-5am, so the sky is still dark enough to see. Would Bootes be visible from my area? I tried to find a sky map to see where it would be but it didn’t seem to have Bootes on there.

By: Scooter

Scooter — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:27:29 +0000

I was hoping to catch a view of the Quadrantids from where I live in Florida, central time zone. do you know what time would be best to view from the beach? The bad news is that I heard it’s supposed to be cloudy.

By: Meteor

Meteor — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 02:14:27 +0000

Andy,

How about a California State Park like Topanga Park or Santa Ynez Canyon Park?

Let me know if you have any luck.

- Meteor Mark

By: Andy

Andy — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:38:04 +0000

ANyone where is a good place to watch the Quadrantids from Los angeles?

By: Meteor

Meteor — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:19:41 +0000

Sabina,

Sounds like you saw a Bolide! It could have been a sporadic meteor not associated with any particular shower. I hope it does mean the Quadrantids are eager to do their thing too!

Ptoe,

There is actually an asteroid associated with this event not a comet. I will be posting a new article for January 1st about the Quadrantids with more information so stay tuned…

Thanks for your comments and happy meteor gazing!

- Meteor Mark

By: Sabina Thurman

Sabina Thurman — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:18:47 +0000

OK, just saw a fireball drop from a southerly direction towards the north at 18:21 ~ orange yellow in color, about two seconds travel time and then it broke off into four pieces as it appeared to disintegrate at tree level. Location is Suffolk, VA (36d45’5″N, 76d,39’37″W) ~ hope this means the Quandrantids are eager to show, or this was a loner from earlier in the month. Happy New Year, and good luck gazing!

By: Ptoe

Ptoe — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:02:09 +0000

Thank you!
What Comet is responsible for this shower?