More on the Jupiter Impact

Two nights ago an Australian amateur astronomer, Anthony Wesley, observed a dark spot in the South Polar region of Jupiter. … More

July 20/21 Meteors

We are now within a week of the maxima for the Alpha Capricornids, Southern Delta Aquariids, Piscids Australids. Rates should … More

Amateur astronomers from Australia and Japan may have detected the results of an asteroid or comet impact on Jupiter. This … More

Meteor rates continue to climb though clouds are still hampering the observations. Obs Date (UT) TotTime TOT SPO ANT CAP … More

[NOTE: Originally I posted this with the wrong dates (I was off by 1 day). The dates have been corrected.] … More

Bob’s camera in San Diego has been producing the most detected meteors lately. From his notes: “Another clear but hazy … More

Meteor rates continue to pick up as we now have 3 active minor showers. In Tucson, the monsoon is back … More

Well this is a little more like it. Last night’s rates were still rather low but the night before produced … More

Partly cloudy and humid nights continue to be the rule in Tucson. Rates remain low though last night was a … More

Yesterday was the first really good rain day of the monsoon at my home. Even though it rained all evening, … More