The September Perseids meteor shower has ended on September 17. The next meteor shower started September 18 and will peak on September 29. This year will be no different than usual for the δ-Aurigids minor meteor shower (Delta Aurigids) as it is not very full of life. Viewers will see a few more [...]
Posts from ‘September, 2009’
Meteor Showers – Not Just for Meteors
September is a sluggish time for meteor showers. So what does a meteor fan do while waiting for the next meteor shower? Have you ever thought about organizing a meteor shower viewing party? Meteor shower viewing can be enjoyable for people of all ages, it’s a great way to socialize with friends [...]
September Perseids Minor Meteor Shower
The September Perseids meteor shower is not to be confused with the stronger event that happened in August. Last year this meteor shower had decent outbursts, but this can’t be anticipated for this year. Meteor showers are very erratic so the best way to find out how lively they are is to observe. [...]
Peaking But No Major Streaking
Since the α-Aurigids meteor shower was discovered there have been times where this shower has been very active especially the first night two German astronomers discovered it in 1935. Most of the time the α-Aurigids produces very little activity and this year is no different. The α-Aurigids meteor shower is produced by debris [...]
