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Lyrids
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Perseids
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Orionids
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Taurids
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Leonids
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Geminids
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| METEOR SHOWERS IN 2008
Favourable conditions for viewing meteors are between last and first quarter moon during the
new moon, as moonlight seriously interferes with the number of faint meteors that can be seen. The best way to observe meteors
is to lie outdoors in a recling chair or sun-lounger. Try to take in as much of the sky as possible. When you see a meteor
mentally trace it backwards until you arrive at the radiant point. |
January 1-6, maximum 4th - The Quadrantids.
The average hourly rate is about 10 with conditions favourable. The radiant is low in the north during evening time.
April 19-25, maximum 22nd - The Lyrids.
Again the average hourly rate is expected to be about 10. Moonlight will interfere (full on the 20th).
July 23-August 20, maximum Aug 12th - The Perseids.
The average hourly rate is expected to be about 60. Conditions for observing are unfavourable with a full Moon on the 16th.
October 16-27, maximum 20th - The Orionids.
An average hourly rate of between 10 and 20 with poor visibility again this year with a full Moon on the 14th.
October 20-November 30, maximum Nov 3rd - The Taurids.
The average hourly rate is between 5 and 10. These are slow meteors from below Pleiades. For the maximum date conditions are favourable in 2008.
November 15-20, maximum 17th - The Leonids.
Unpredictable average hourly rate but with a possibility of a strong shower. Visibiltiy poor this year with a
full Moon on the 13th.
December 7-16, maximum 13th - The Geminids.
Average hourly rate of 60 with unfavourable viewing due to a full Moon on the 13th.
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