Comments on: Meteor Shower FAQ http://www.meteorblog.com/2009/08/meteor-shower-faq/ Meteor Showers of 2011, Meteors, & Meteorites by MeteorBlog.com Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:34:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Meteor http://www.meteorblog.com/2009/08/meteor-shower-faq/comment-page-2/#comment-12265 Meteor Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:21:50 +0000 http://www.meteorblog.com/?p=778#comment-12265 Katy and others who have the same question, "Asia" is a huge place but if one uses the Philippines (UT+8) as an example 21:00 UT - November 17 translates to 05:00 November 18 where it just so happens to be a time in the morning before dawn and as I stated in the above post, "Before dawn is usually the best time to view meteors." If one uses California Time (UT-8) then 21:00 UT November 17 is 13:00 (1PM) California Time on November 17, so we conclude a time before dawn closes to the peak would be in the morning of November 17 where viewers should be looking when it is dark in that morning before dawn. I think the confusion stems from thinking that meteor showers peak for short bursts when in fact they may be strong for several hours leading up to the "peak" and then after the "peak". There is no exact science when it comes to meteors. Meteors remain one of astronomy's most unpredictable events. It may seem confusing, but when you break it down it should make sense. It all starts when you keep your head up! - Meteor Mark Katy and others who have the same question,

“Asia” is a huge place but if one uses the Philippines (UT+8) as an example 21:00 UT – November 17 translates to 05:00 November 18 where it just so happens to be a time in the morning before dawn and as I stated in the above post, “Before dawn is usually the best time to view meteors.”

If one uses California Time (UT-8) then 21:00 UT November 17 is 13:00 (1PM) California Time on November 17, so we conclude a time before dawn closes to the peak would be in the morning of November 17 where viewers should be looking when it is dark in that morning before dawn.

I think the confusion stems from thinking that meteor showers peak for short bursts when in fact they may be strong for several hours leading up to the “peak” and then after the “peak”. There is no exact science when it comes to meteors. Meteors remain one of astronomy’s most unpredictable events.

It may seem confusing, but when you break it down it should make sense.

It all starts when you keep your head up!

- Meteor Mark

]]> By: Katy http://www.meteorblog.com/2009/08/meteor-shower-faq/comment-page-2/#comment-12264 Katy Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:32:30 +0000 http://www.meteorblog.com/?p=778#comment-12264 Thanks Mark, I did read it ... I guess I am just confused about how they say ASIA is the best place to see the Leonids, because they will peak at 21:00 UT ... so I took that literally to mean that we wouldn't see much because that is 2pm PST??? I will sign up for your newsletter ... Thanks Mark,

I did read it … I guess I am just confused about how they say ASIA is the best place to see the Leonids, because they will peak at 21:00 UT … so I took that literally to mean that we wouldn’t see much because that is 2pm PST???
I will sign up for your newsletter …

]]> By: Meteor http://www.meteorblog.com/2009/08/meteor-shower-faq/comment-page-2/#comment-12255 Meteor Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:09:55 +0000 http://www.meteorblog.com/?p=778#comment-12255 Katy, :) You're answer is in the post that you replied in. I will be writing more about the Leonids in November. Please bookmark the site or join the newsletter. I'm doing research to determine just how strong this meteor shower will be. - Meteor Mark Katy,

:) You’re answer is in the post that you replied in. I will be writing more about the Leonids in November. Please bookmark the site or join the newsletter. I’m doing research to determine just how strong this meteor shower will be.

- Meteor Mark

]]> By: Katy http://www.meteorblog.com/2009/08/meteor-shower-faq/comment-page-1/#comment-12254 Katy Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:34:07 +0000 http://www.meteorblog.com/?p=778#comment-12254 I'm new at this, I am in California and want to see the Leonid Shower (mini storm?) in 2009, but will we be able to see anything? Other websites say that Nov 17th & 18th -- in Asia, at 21:00 UT is the optimum time and place ... if I go to Death Valley, in California -- what time of the night will the viewing likely be best? Thanks :) I’m new at this, I am in California and want to see the Leonid Shower (mini storm?) in 2009, but will we be able to see anything? Other websites say that Nov 17th & 18th — in Asia, at 21:00 UT is the optimum time and place … if I go to Death Valley, in California — what time of the night will the viewing likely be best? Thanks :)

]]> By: Meteor http://www.meteorblog.com/2009/08/meteor-shower-faq/comment-page-1/#comment-12236 Meteor Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:41:47 +0000 http://www.meteorblog.com/?p=778#comment-12236 Megan, There is a minor meteor shower peaking on September 1 named the α-Aurigids. I'm not deterring you from having a look, but don't expect tremendous amounts of activity. Please review this article that you commented in and also read the article - <a href="http://www.meteorblog.com/2009/08/where-are-all-the-meteor-showers/" rel="nofollow">Where Are All the Meteor Showers?</a> You can join the mailing list and/or bookmark the site and find out when all the action is occurring. Regretfully, I think the α-Aurigids won't be producing a lot of meteor viewing chances because of the waxing gibbous moon and the fact that it is a minor meteor shower. Keep your head up! - Meteor Mark Megan,

There is a minor meteor shower peaking on September 1 named the α-Aurigids. I’m not deterring you from having a look, but don’t expect tremendous amounts of activity. Please review this article that you commented in and also read the article – Where Are All the Meteor Showers?

You can join the mailing list and/or bookmark the site and find out when all the action is occurring. Regretfully, I think the α-Aurigids won’t be producing a lot of meteor viewing chances because of the waxing gibbous moon and the fact that it is a minor meteor shower.

Keep your head up!

- Meteor Mark

]]> By: Megan http://www.meteorblog.com/2009/08/meteor-shower-faq/comment-page-1/#comment-12235 Megan Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:31:31 +0000 http://www.meteorblog.com/?p=778#comment-12235 I am looking for the next viewing of a meteor shower. I saw my first one this summer at the end of August and I was wondering when the next one was. I have been to plenty of sites and gotten so many answers. Is there one tomorrow? I am looking for the next viewing of a meteor shower. I saw my first one this summer at the end of August and I was wondering when the next one was. I have been to plenty of sites and gotten so many answers. Is there one tomorrow?

]]> By: andrew jao http://www.meteorblog.com/2009/08/meteor-shower-faq/comment-page-1/#comment-12219 andrew jao Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:36:41 +0000 http://www.meteorblog.com/?p=778#comment-12219 wow thanks so much for the information, keep up the good work sir you are of service to a lot of people and yes i will keep my head up Andrew wow thanks so much for the information, keep up the good work sir
you are of service to a lot of people and yes i will keep my head up

Andrew

]]> By: Meteor http://www.meteorblog.com/2009/08/meteor-shower-faq/comment-page-1/#comment-12215 Meteor Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:53:42 +0000 http://www.meteorblog.com/?p=778#comment-12215 Andrew, The Geminids peak on December 14th at approximately 5:10 Universal Time (UT) which is Philippines Time 1:10 PM (13:10) or UT+8/GMT+8. As described in the above post: "use the clock below so you can view in the morning on the date closest to the peak." In conclusion, for best results you should be looking before dawn when it is dark on December 14th and possibly there will be further activity through the night until dawn December 15th. Keep your head up! - Meteor Mark Andrew,

The Geminids peak on December 14th at approximately 5:10 Universal Time (UT) which is Philippines Time 1:10 PM (13:10) or UT+8/GMT+8.

As described in the above post: “use the clock below so you can view in the morning on the date closest to the peak.”

In conclusion, for best results you should be looking before dawn when it is dark on December 14th and possibly there will be further activity through the night until dawn December 15th.

Keep your head up!

- Meteor Mark

]]> By: Andrew Jao http://www.meteorblog.com/2009/08/meteor-shower-faq/comment-page-1/#comment-12214 Andrew Jao Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:35:46 +0000 http://www.meteorblog.com/?p=778#comment-12214 Good morning sir: I would like to ask when is the best viewing time for this year's Geminids meteor shower? Since it will peak at 13:08 Philippine time on the 14th of December, should I view it on dawn of the 14th or the dawn of the 15th? Your reply will be greatly appreciated, I'm planning to make reservations out of town to view it properly and I really want to get the timing right. Thank you in advance, Andrew Good morning sir:

I would like to ask when is the best viewing time for this year’s Geminids meteor shower? Since it will peak at 13:08 Philippine time on the 14th of December, should I view it on dawn of the 14th or the dawn of the 15th?

Your reply will be greatly appreciated, I’m planning to make reservations out of town to view it properly and I really want to get the timing right.

Thank you in advance,

Andrew

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