It has been a week since I posted any nightly meteor data. Unfortunately you haven’t been missing much. Clouds have … More
Month: February 2009
Check Out the Moon and Venus Tonight (… and Comet Lulin) – Feb 27
Based on the number of comments I’ve been receiving, many people have been enjoying (or at least startled) by the … More
Where is Comet Lulin Tonight?
Comet Lulin is still bright and easy to see. It is also rising earlier and earlier every night as it … More
Comet Lulin at its Best Tonight
Now is the best time to observe Comet Lulin. Two nights ago, Comet Lulin was easy to find as it … More
Comet Lulin Flys By Saturn
A quick reminder that bright Comet Lulin will be easy to locate tonight as it passes within a few degrees … More
Feb 19/20/21 Meteors
Tucson has been experiencing a nice stretch of clear nights the past few days. Any bouts of cirrus have been … More
2008 TC3 – Sudanese Fireball Meteorite Recovered
Last year on October 6, a tiny asteroid was discovered in space. Unlike all of the asteroids discovered before this … More
Meteorites Fround From Last Friday’s Texan Daylight Fireball
For an earlier post on this fireball/meteorite see: “Feb 15 Texas Daylight Fireball“ Thanks to eyewitness reports, a few great … More
Feb 18/19 Meteors
Finally a nice clear night with no clouds and no bright Moon. Still with no major, or even good minor, … More
Feb 15/16/17/18 Meteors
The last few nights have been hit or miss in Tucson due to a few passing storm systems. Unfortunately the … More