It’s been over a week since the peak of the Perseids and overall meteor activity has settled down. This is … 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.
Aug 12/13 Meteors + Perseids Peak
Well… what can I say. This year’s Perseids were very good. The sky was nice and clear for the … More
Aug 10/11/12 Meteors
If everything goes according to schedule, tonight will mark the peak of the Perseids meteor shower. Over at the IMO, … More
August 9/10 Meteors
The plan was to get myself outside last night and start my 2015 Perseids visual observing campaign. Unfortunately, there were other … More
Here come the 2015 Perseids!
The Perseids are one of the 2 annual showers worth getting up early for. This year the peak will occur … More
Dec 15-21 Meteors
Last weekend the Geminids reached there 2014 peak. As it usual for this annual shower, they did not disappoint. Observers … More
Dec 13/14 Geminids Recap
Last night marked the probable peak of the 2014 Geminids. Here in Tucson, we had rain during the day (0.27″) … More
Here Comes the Geminids!
Tonight is one of the best nights of the year to see a meteor as the Geminid meteor shower is … More
August 11-20 Meteors
The Perseids peaked on the night of August 13 UT. Though the monsoon was still cranking and clouds were aplenty, … More
August 9-10 Meteors
The past two nights have been a mix of meteor showers and rain showers. Luckily the sky has been clear … More
The Transient Sky - Comets, Asteroids, Meteors 