The following is a slightly edited version of Bob Lunsford’s excellent weekly summary of meteor activity. The original version can … More
Author: Carl Hergenrother
I am a professional astronomer specializing in the study of comets, asteroids and meteors. This blog will focus on my professional and amateur work in this field.
Meteor Activity Outlook for January 12-18, 2013
The following is a slightly edited version of Bob Lunsford’s excellent weekly summary of meteor activity. The original version can … More
Last Night’s Quadrantids
The Quadrantid meteor shower was predicted to peak last night. Even though the nearly Last Quarter Moon was high in … More
In the Transient Sky – January 2013
January 2013 Highlights * Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on the morning of January 3 * Jupiter is bright in the … More
Quadrantids Peak Tonight
This year’s Quadrantids will peak during the morning of January 3rd. Unfortunately, a very bright Moon will be located high … More
Welcome to 2013!
2013 promises to be another great year for observers of the Transient Sky! Right now, it looks like we will … More
Meteor Activity Outlook for December 29-January 4, 2013
The following is a slightly edited version of Bob Lunsford’s excellent weekly summary of meteor activity. The original version can … More
Moon and Jupiter Put On a Christmas Show
This Christmas evening the Moon and Jupiter will make a beautiful pair. The image to the right shows what the … More
Meteor Activity Outlook for December 22-28, 2012
The following is a slightly edited version of Bob Lunsford’s excellent weekly summary of meteor activity. The original version can … More
2012 Geminids Recap
The 2012 Geminid meteor shower is now over. Dark Moon-less skies allowed for observers to get many hours of prime … More
The Transient Sky - Comets, Asteroids, Meteors 