Comments on: April Showers Bring More Meteor Showers

By: Meteor

Meteor — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:01:34 +0000

Renae,

May is just the beginning of some good meteor activity this year!

- Meteor Mark

By: Renae

Renae — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:59:06 +0000

THANKS! i’ll check-in for future updates!

By: Meteor

Meteor — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:57:38 +0000

Renae,

After doing some research, I believe what you saw was a huge fireball, this is an uncommon event. Scientists are close to being able to predict these events, but it is not exact. Some of these objects are moving at 80,000 mph or faster, so by the time they are discovered, they are minutes from “burning” in the atmosphere.

For some, what you may have witnessed is a “once in a lifetime” experience!

Meteor showers do occur generally the same time of year. Have you had a look at the glossary on this site?

You can also read my latest post for a meteor shower occuring soon. The glossary and posts are located in the upper right hand corner.

Bookmark the site and check in once in a while, I will do my best to update everyone on meteor related events.

Keep your head up!

- Meteor Mark

By: Renae

Renae — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:59:04 +0000

Hi– Wondered if the event (mentioned in #15) was a common occurence and if the event can occur in the same location a span of time (weeks/months).

By: Meteor

Meteor — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:07:15 +0000

Renae,

What exactly do you want to know? Maybe I can help. I have heard about this event and some knowledge too.

- Meteor Mark

By: Renae

Renae — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:03:17 +0000

I was driving on NM HWY 491, north of Gallup NM and saw what may have been a falling meteor. this occured at 11:45 pm (MST). It light the area with white light, fell almost straight down from low in the sky, flaring green-white, disappearing just before the horizon. I’ve never one so close and so bright, a little frightening but so cool! where can i learn a little more about this??

THANKS!

By: Meteor

Meteor — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:18:15 +0000

Lou Ann, Forgive me, but have you read my latest blog post? Next Meteor Shower May Come Soon - Meteor Mark

By: Lou Ann

Lou Ann — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:46:32 +0000

Hi, I need to know the time an date for the next metor shower for Jonesboro, Arkansas.

THANKS–

LOU ANN.

By: Lou Ann

Lou Ann — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:44:13 +0000

When will be the next meteor shower for Jonesboro,Arkansas? I’ve been dying to see one!! I need to know the time AND date!! Thanks,much love,

LOU ANN.

By: Meteor

Meteor — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 06:49:24 +0000

Peggy,

Your description is great, thank you! Sounds like a fireball, check the glossary in the upper right. You may also want to use the search feature on this site and search for “colors” there are a few reasons why meteors/fireballs are sometimes vivid colors. Occasionally meteors do hit Earth and become meteorites, if you didn’t here a sound, than it was probably about 50-60 miles high in the atmosphere when it burned up. I know from experience too, that sometimes they just seem so close. I will keep on the look out for any information. Sometimes other people find this site and post their meteor sightings too.

Bookmark the site in a few days I will be posting a new article about a great May Meteor Shower!

I am glad you enjoyed the blog, I love it too.

Keep your head up and thank you for the comment.

- Meteor Mark

By: Peggy C.

Peggy C. — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 06:36:36 +0000

I live 13 mi east of Flagstaff, Arizona and just saw what may have been a falling meteor, seemingly pretty close, maybe 5 – 10 miles away, farther east (towards Winona). Happened at 11:05 pm Arizona time (PDT). My descriptive abilities are a bit lacking but here goes – it fell almost straight down from low in the sky, flaring bluish-white, disappearing just before the horizon. Does that sound like one? I see them occasionally this time at night, but never so close and so bright.

Love your blog – thanks!

By: Meteor

Meteor — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:32:34 +0000

Mary Ann,

Thanks for your comment. I said I would posting my next article on or before May 1st so bookmark the site.

- Meteor Mark

By: star gazer_mary ann

star gazer_mary ann — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:31:20 +0000

Im a 16 yr old girl from baguio city.

I have seen also the meteor shower! And its cool and great!

When will be the next meteor shower? From your blog. You tell
us that it would be May 1st or sooner. But what time? Would it be the same us 1 am till 2 am?

Can u give us a specific time.
thanks!

-Mary Ann

By: Meteor

Meteor — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:36:36 +0000

Marian,

Thanks for the comment. Sounds spectacular.

I think you’re mistaken, the Lyrids meteor shower peaked almost 21 hours ago at approximately 11:00 Universal Time on April 22.

However, there is still activity from this shower happening until April 25th but it won’t be as heavy.

- Meteor Mark

By: Marian

Marian — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:31:58 +0000

I just saw what appeared to be more of a fireball then a meteor. It was bright orange in color and had a spectacular tail. Not sure what it was but it was amazing. It is just after 130am here in East Moline, Il and I will try to go out for more veiwing a little later and more towards dawn when the bigger show should begin according to all reports.